UTSA vs. Houston: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 2, 2023

The UTSA Roadrunners (0-0) face the Houston Cougars (0-0) on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at TDECU Stadium. The line foreshadows a close game, with the Roadrunners favored by 2.5 points. The over/under is set at 59.5 in the outing.

UTSA vs. Houston Odds

Computer Pick

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison (2022)

UTSA vs. Houston Betting Insights (2022)

UTSA Stats and Trends

• UTSA compiled a 7-7-0 ATS record last year.
• The Roadrunners were favored by 2.5 points or more 11 times last season, and covered the spread in five of those games.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total eight times in UTSA games.
• The Roadrunners and their opponents went over 59.5 combined points in eight of 14 games last season.
• UTSA had an average total of 62.4 in its matchups last season, 2.9 more points than the over/under for this game.

Houston Stats and Trends (2022)

• Houston covered five times in 13 games with a spread last year.
• The Cougars were an underdog by 2.5 points or more three times last year, and covered the spread in two of those games.
• Last year, nine Houston games went over the point total.
• The Cougars played nine games last season that ended with a combined score above 59.5 points.
• Houston had a 58.9-point average over/under in its matchups last year, 0.6 fewer points than this game’s point total.

UTSA Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Frank Harris threw for 4,063 yards last season (290.2 per game) while completing 69.6% of his passes (328-for-471), with 32 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also carried the ball 130 times for 602 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 43.0 yards per game.
• Kevorian Barnes took 135 attempts for 845 rushing yards a season ago (76.8 per game) and scored six touchdowns.
• Last year Brenden Brady rushed for 699 yards on 156 carries (58.3 yards per game), with nine rushing touchdowns. He also caught 18 passes for 190 yards (15.8 per game).
• Last year Zakhari Franklin grabbed 94 passes for 1,136 yards (81.1 per game) while scoring 15 touchdowns.
• Joshua Cephus also contributed with 985 receiving yards on 87 catches and six touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 75.8 yards per game.
• De’Corian Clark caught 51 passes on zero targets for 741 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 82.3 yards per game.
• Trey Moore had an impressive body of work a year ago, notching seven sacks, nine TFL and 52 tackles.
• In last year’s campaign, Jamal Ligon racked up 86 tackles, four TFL, and one sack.
• Clifford Chattman intercepted five passes while adding 65 tackles and 15 passes defended a season ago.

Houston Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Clayton Tune racked up 4,069 passing yards (313.0 per game) with a 67.4% completion percentage last year, while throwing for 40 touchdowns with 10 interceptions. He also put up 547 rushing yards on 128 carries plus five TDs, averaging 42.1 yards per game.
• Last year Stacy Sneed rushed for 501 yards on 76 carries (45.5 yards per game), with five rushing touchdowns.
• Last year Nathaniel Dell hauled in 109 passes for 1,398 yards (107.5 per game) with 17 touchdowns.
• KeSean Carter also chipped in with 40 catches for 619 yards and five touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and posted 51.6 receiving yards per game.
• Matthew Golden racked up 571 yards on 38 catches with seven touchdowns in 2022.
• Last season D’Anthony Jones totaled seven sacks, 10 TFL and 34 tackles.
• Over the course of his 2022 campaign, Donavan Mutin totaled 81 tackles and four TFL.
• Last season Jayce Rogers hauled in three interceptions and added 37 tackles, two TFL, and four passes defended.