Arizona (3-6) vs Houston (4-5)
Game Info: Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:15 pm (Arizona Stadium)
Betting Odds: Arizona -1.5 / Houston +1.5 --- Over/Under: 42.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Houston Cougars and Arizona Wildcats meet Friday in week 12 college football action at Arizona Stadium. Here’s a Houston vs Arizona Prediction. This article will include a Houston vs Arizona Pick.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Utah and Kansas State, and they play Baylor next. The Houston Cougars have lost 3 of their last 4 road games. Donovan Smith is completing 65.4 percent of his passes for 867 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Joseph Manjack IV and Stephon Johnson have combined for 490 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Mekhi Mews has 24 receptions.
The Houston Cougars ground game is averaging 144.1 yards per contest, and Re'Shaun Sanford II leads the way with 300 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Houston is allowing 22 points and 318.9 yards per game. Michael Batton leads the Houston Cougars with 66 tackles, Keith Cooper Jr. has 2.5 sacks and A.J. Haulcy has 4 interceptions.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats lost to West Virginia and UCF, and play TCU next. The Arizona Wildcats have lost 3 straight home games. Noah Fifita is completing 61.2 percent of his passes for 2,324 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Tetairoa McMillan and Keyan Burnett have combined for 1,283 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Chris Hunter has 18 receptions.
The Arizona Wildcats ground game is averaging 115 yards per contest, and Quali Conley leads the way with 570 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Arizona is allowing 31.1 points and 393 yards per game. Dalton Johnson leads the Arizona Wildcats with 66 tackles, Tre Smith has 2.5 sacks and Genesis Smith has 2 interceptions.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Arizona has lost each of its last three games as a home favorite.
- Houston has won three of its last four games as an underdog.
- Arizona has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Arizona's last five games at Arizona Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arizona's last six November games as a home favorite has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of Houston's last 10 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona ranks T126th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (8.9).
- Arizona ranks T120th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (10.8).
- Houston ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.3).
- Houston ranks 132nd among FBS teams for points per game this season (15.2).
Houston vs Arizona Prediction
The Arizona Wildcats are getting the benefit of the doubt because they're at home and their passing attack gives them a fighting chance. However, I'm not laying points with an Arizona team that hasn't won a game since September. Arizona is also a joke defensively. The Houston Cougars are coming off a couple of wins and can give themselves a real shot to become bowl-eligible with a victory. Houston is also more trustworthy defensively. Based on the current form, the wrong team is favored. I'll side with Houston.
Randy’s Pick Houston Cougars +1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
