The Arizona Wildcats (+5) are traveling east to visit the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. The daytime game is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Arizona Wildcats at Houston Cougars Betting Preview
In this Saturday matchup, Houston has been tabbed as the favorite and is currently giving up 5 points. In order to take the home favorite, moneyline bettors would currently have to put down $200 to win $100 back on the Cougars (-200). The Wildcats are getting +170 moneyline odds. It appears that there might be some solid live betting opportunities in this game.
This game’s opening line was originally set at -4 but the sharp action has been siding with the Cougars
The disappointing Wildcats are down 4.8 units so far and 0-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has recorded an O/U mark of 0-1. The Cougars have gained 0.0 units this season. The team is 0-1 ATS and has an O/U record of 1-0.
The Wildcats have gone 0-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Cougars are 1-0 SU.
The Wildcats are still seeking win No. 1 after a 28-23 defeat to BYU last week. The Wildcats defense allowed the Cougars to eat up the clock by rushing for 183 yards on 43 attempts, including three rush TDs. On the offensive side of the ball, Khalil Tate completed just 17 passes on 34 attempts for 197 yards and one touchdown. J.J. Taylor (85 yards on 18 rush attempts, one TD) led the ground attack while Shawn Poindexter (four receptions, 68 yards) and Tony Ellison (four catches, 45 yards, one TD) manned the receiving duties in the defeat.
Houston is coming off of a 45-27 win over Rice. D’Eriq King completed 17-of-24 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns. Patrick Carr (74 yards on 8 rush attempts, one TD) handled the running attack while Marquez Stevenson (five receptions, 107 yards, one TD) and Courtney Lark (four catches, 82 yards, two TDs) led the pass-catching attack in the win..
These two teams faced off a year ago with the final outcome being a 19-16 victory for Houston.
Bedding Prediction: Arizona Wildcats at Houston Cougars
SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Arizona
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
Arizona was favored by 12 points in its last game and the O/U was set at 58.5. The under cashed and Arizona failed to cover in the 28-23 defeat to BYU.
The Houston offense has lost two fumbles this season while Arizona has not lost any
In its last three matches, Arizona is 0-3 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
Houston was the underdog by 25 points in its last matchup and the Over/Under going into it was 56. The over cashed and Houston covered in the 45-27 victory over Rice.
In its last three games, Houston is 1-2 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
The Wildcats O-line allowed 19 sacks last season. Their defense created 31 sacks.
Cougars quarterbacks were sacked 17 times last year. Their defense created 23 sacks
The Wildcats created a whopping 48 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Cougars put up 25 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Wildcats registered 6.6 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.6 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
The Cougars ran for 4.5 yards per carry last season and allowed a YPC of 3.8 to opponents.
The Wildcats recorded 19 passing touchdowns last season.
The Cougars converted 16 passing touchdowns last season.
The Houston defense has sacked opposing quarterbacks three times this year. Arizona has recorded 0 sacks.
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