Houston vs. Utah Prediction: Week 8 Odds, Picks & Best Bet (Oct. 24)
A Week 8 Big 12 after dark matchup features a top-15 tilt for my Houston vs. Utah prediction.
No. 10 Utah, who is undefeated, is led by QB Devon Dampier against No. 14 Houston. The Utes are -6.5-point betting favorites at home from Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, leading up to Saturday's kickoff at 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN).
Houston vs. Utah picks & predictions
See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 8 based on the latest college football odds.
| Pick | Odds | Bet size |
|---|---|---|
| Utah -6.5 | (-110 via BetMGM) | 1.10 units to profit 1.00 unit |
| Under 56.5 | (-109 via bet365) | 2.18 units to profit 2.00 units |
Picks submitted: Oct. 22 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Odds subject to change.
Total wagered: 3.28 units | Max profit: +3.00 units
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Houston vs. Utah prediction & best bet
Check out all of our college football predictions for more analysis across this week's slate.
Under 56.5 (-109 via bet365)
We're getting two of the nation's top-20 offenses on the same field in this game. So why is the point total under my best bet?
Utah is an airtight pass defense. The Utes are holding teams to a 49 percent completion rate, while giving up only 3 total rushing touchdowns in their previous 5 contests.
Houston's offense, led by QB Conner Weigman, is going to endure pressure and face tight throwing windows against Utah. The Cougars have scored 35 points in consecutive matchups but were held to 26 points in a road loss to No. 8 Texas Tech and 27 points against UCF.
Utah likes to establish the run with its dynamic backfield. Expect between 35 and 40 carries for the Utes, strategically moving the football and milking the clock as a result.
Go to bet365 and bet Under 56.5 at -109 odds.
📡 SBR Edge: Fade the Public
84 percent of public bets in the point total market are on Over 56.5.
Dampier Dominates To Keep Utah Undefeated
Dampier and RB Wayshawn Parker are going to be tough for Houston's defense to stop in this game. Parker has 6.7 YPC and 11 scrimmage touchdowns in 2026.
Utah can air it out with Dampier's arm talent against any opponent. He's thrown for 3 touchdowns in consecutive starts, while his ability as a ball carrier makes him difficult to contain.
Houston's defense has allowed 250 passing yards in 5 of 7 games played this year. This includes 5 touchdowns in their previous 2 outings. Dampier and the Utes stay undefeated and win by at least a full touchdown margin.
Play to: Utah -9.5
Score prediction: Utah 31, Houston 20
Live Houston vs. Utah odds
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Houston vs. Utah opening odds
- Moneyline: Houston +210 | Utah -260
- Spread: Houston +7.0 (-110) | Utah -7.0 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 55.5 (-112) | Under 55.5 (-108)
Houston vs. Utah weather
Rice-Eccles Stadium has a clean forecast. Temperature at opening kickoff is expected to be 48 degrees, with just 3.2 mph winds and a 6 percent probability of precipitation.
Latest Houston vs. Utah injuries
No major injuries to report for Houston or Utah.
How to watch Houston vs. Utah: Week 8
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 24
- Kickoff: 10:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium (Salt Lake City, Utah)
- TV/Streaming: ESPN
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