The Utes will play the Cougars on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. The matchup takes place at TDECU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 9 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2024 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 9 action features a matchup between Utah and Houston, kicking off at TDECU Stadium on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Utah has a 95.33 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Houston is 92.33.
- Away Utah - As Week 9 looms, Utah currently has a 2-1 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Houston - Houston has a 1-2 record as a home team as they approach Week 9. They currently rank 4th in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Utah ranks 14th (168) in the Big 12 Conference, with Houston currently ranking 16th (96) for points scored in the Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Utah stands 14th (115) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2024 college football season. Houston sits at 8th (165) in the Big 12 Conference for points against them heading into Week 9 of the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Utah has a 4-3 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Houston currently 2-5 for the 2024 college football regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Utah and Houston on Saturday, October 26th!
The game will be played at TDECU Stadium in Houston in the second half of the season.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Utah is favored over Houston.
Utah has a 4-3 standing while Houston currently sits at 2-5.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers. See this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline.
Best Utes at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Houston | Favorite Utah |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston | Favorite Utah |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Utah is a -3.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Houston is a +3.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 36.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 36.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Utah is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Houston is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Utah
Houston
10/26/24 7:00pm EDT | -3.5 -105+3.5 -115 |
Underdog Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3.5 Houston underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Utah - Utah bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3.5 Utah favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Utah at Houston Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Utah
Houston
First Team To Score
10/26/24 7:00pm EDT | -145+110Bet |
Utah
Houston
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/26/24 7:00pm EDT | -155+110+5000Bet |
Utah
Houston
Game to Overtime
10/26/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Utah
Houston
Both Teams Score 10+
10/26/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes -250No +185Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Utah
Houston
Both Teams Score 20+
10/26/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +320No -450Bet |
Utah
Houston
Both Teams Score 30+
10/26/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Houston | 1-3 | 0.250 | 2 | 5 | 96 | 165 | 1-2 | 1-3 | L1 |
| Utah | 1-3 | 0.250 | 4 | 3 | 168 | 115 | 2-2 | 2-1 | L3 |
Utah & Houston Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Utah Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Utah | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Houston | +100000 Bet |
Utah & Houston Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Southern Utah vs Utah | UTAH 49, SUU 0 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Baylor vs Utah | UTAH 23, BAY 12 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Utah vs Utah State | UTAH 38, USU 21 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Utah vs Oklahoma State | UTAH 22, OKST 19 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Arizona vs Utah | ARIZ 23, UTAH 10 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Utah vs Arizona State | ASU 27, UTAH 19 Friday, October 11th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | TCU vs Utah | TCU 13, UTAH 7 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Utah vs Houston | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | BYU vs Utah | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Utah vs Colorado | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Iowa State vs Utah | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Utah vs UCF | Friday, November 29th, 2024 8:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UNLV vs Houston | UNLV 27, HOU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Oklahoma | OU 16, HOU 12 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Rice vs Houston | HOU 33, RICE 7 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Houston vs Cincinnati | CIN 34, HOU 0 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Iowa State vs Houston | ISU 20, HOU 0 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Houston vs TCU | HOU 30, TCU 19 Friday, October 4th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Houston vs Kansas | KU 42, HOU 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Utah vs Houston | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Kansas State vs Houston | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 12 | Houston vs Arizona | Friday, November 15th, 2024 10:15 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Baylor vs Houston | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Houston vs BYU | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Utah vs Houston College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Utah vs Houston Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Utah vs Houston Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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