The No. 8 Texas Longhorns (5-1) will face off against the Houston Cougars (3-3) in Big 12 action on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars are currently heavy, 23.5-point underdogs. An over/under of 60.5 points has been set for the contest.
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Texas vs. Houston Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -23.5 | -110 | -110 | 60.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (+23.5) | Under (60.5) | Texas 37 Houston 19 |
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
| Texas | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.0 (48) | 29.7 (77) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 16.3 (11) | 31.3 (89) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (29) | 3 (6) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 8 (60) | 10 (36) |
Texas vs. Houston Betting Insights
Texas Stats and Trends
- Texas has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times.
- The Longhorns have not covered the spread this season (0-2 ATS) when playing as at least 23.5-point favorites.
- Texas games have gone over the point total twice this season.
- So far this season, one of the Horns matchups has gone over 60.5 points.
- Texas has an average total of 55.3 in their contests this year, 5.2 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Houston Stats and Trends
- Houston has compiled a 3-3-0 record against the spread this year.
- Houston games have hit the over four out of six times this year.
- Cougars games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 60.5 points in three of six outings.
- The average total for UH’s games this season is 52.3 points, 8.2 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Texas Players to Watch
- Quinn Ewers has thrown for 1,704 yards while completing 69.6% of his passes (128-of-184), with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions this year (284.0 yards per game).
- Jonathon Brooks has churned out a team-best 725 rushing yards (120.8 per game) and six touchdowns. He has tacked on 10 receptions for 121 yards (20.2 yards per game) and one TD.
- So far this year CJ Baxter has run for 176 yards on 45 carries (35.2 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Xavier Worthy has grabbed 34 passes for a team-best 453 yards while scoring three touchdowns. He averages 75.5 yards per game.
- Adonai Mitchell has hauled in 25 catches for 354 yards (59.0 yards per game) and four touchdowns.
- Ja’Tavion Sanders has collected 291 yards on 14 receptions with one touchdown, averaging 58.2 yards per game.
Houston Players to Watch
- Donovan Smith has thrown for 1,600 yards while completing 66.1% of his passes (144-of-218), with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions this year (266.7 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 67 times for 197 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 32.8 yards per game.
- Parker Jenkins has 47 carries for a team-high 242 rushing yards (40.3 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Stacy Sneed has 206 yards on 37 carries (34.3 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Sam Brown has 36 catches and leads the team with 549 yards (91.5 per game) while hauling in two touchdowns.
- Joseph Manjack IV has hauled in 29 catches for 347 yards (57.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
- This season Matthew Golden is averaging 49.2 yards per game, with 27 catches for 295 yards and four touchdowns.
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