Looking for #14 Houston Cougars vs. #10 Utah Utes betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Houston vs. Utah Best Picks Today
- Houston +6.5 (-105): Houston draws 35% of Point Spread tickets but 58% of the handle, a 23-point gap that points to larger bettors taking the points with the road team.
- Over 56.5 (-110): The Over holds 100% of the Total handle on 82% of tickets, and the two offenses combine for 79.5 points per game.
- Conner Weigman Passing Yards 240+ (+117): Weigman averages 253.0 passing yards per game, and this milestone is priced at plus money.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, October 24 at 10:15 PM ET |
| Venue | Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT |
| TV | ESPN |
Houston vs. Utah Odds
| Market | Utes (Home) | Cougars (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | -6.5 (-115) | +6.5 (-105) |
| Total | Over 56.5 (-110) | Under 56.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -250 | +205 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Utah -6.5 | 65% | 42% |
| Point Spread | Houston +6.5 | 35% | 58% |
| Total | Over 56.5 | 82% | 100% |
| Total | Under 56.5 | 18% | 0% |
| Moneyline | Utah | 65% | 40% |
| Moneyline | Houston | 35% | 60% |
Houston’s Moneyline shows the biggest handle-vs-bet gap, with 60% of the money on just 35% of tickets, and the Point Spread follows the same pattern at 58% of the handle. The public is on unbeaten Utah, while the larger wagers are backing Houston on both sides.
QB Matchup
| Stat | Devon Dampier (UTAH) | Conner Weigman (HOU) |
|---|---|---|
| Comp% | 68.6% | 67.7% |
| Pass YPG | 235.3 | 253.0 |
| TD/INT | 15/4 | 20/2 |
| Passer Rating | 161.7 | 174.1 |
Team Comparison
| Stat | UTAH | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 40.2 | 39.3 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 14.8 | 21.0 |
| Yards/Game | 486.5 | 485.1 |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 303.2 | 347.6 |
| 3rd Down % | 53.2% | 61.4% |
| Turnovers | 6 | 5 |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Sharp lean on the road underdog: Houston holds 58% of the Point Spread handle and 60% of the Moneyline handle, both well above its 35% ticket share.
- Two near-identical offenses: Utah averages 486.5 yards per game and Houston averages 485.1, with both teams rushing for more than 220 yards per game. The gap is on defense, where Utah allows 14.8 points per game to Houston’s 21.0.
- Elite third-down offenses: Houston converts 61.4% of third downs against a Utah defense allowing 30.5%. Utah converts 53.2%, and Houston allows 36.0%.
DraftKings Player Props
- Conner Weigman (HOU) Passing Yards 240+ (+117): plus money on a mark below his 253.0 passing yards per game
- Devon Dampier (UTAH) Passing Yards 240+ (-108): sits just above his 235.3 passing yards per game
- Wayshawn Parker (UTAH) Rushing Yards 100+ (+105): the shortest-priced touchdown scorer on the board at -295, in an offense rushing for 220.2 yards per game
- Makhi Hughes (HOU) Rushing Yards 60+ (+116): Houston rushes for 220.3 yards per game as a team
- Amare Thomas (HOU) Receiving Yards 60+ (+123): plus money on Thomas, who is -175 for 4+ receptions
- Patrick Overmyer (HOU) Anytime TD Scorer (+100): the shortest-priced Houston touchdown scorer on the board
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FAQs
What are the Houston vs. Utah odds this week?
Utah is a 6.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Utah -6.5 (-115). The Total is set at 56.5, and Utah is -250 on the Moneyline while Houston is +205.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.