- The BYU Cougars are 13.0-point favorites against the Houston Cougars in a must-win game.
- A win gives BYU a chance to earn a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game but that also depends on the outcome of three other games.
- The best bet is on the 41.0-point total to go under at -110 odds.
PROVO, Utah – After losing back-to-back games, the BYU Cougars have gone from undefeated and in the driver’s seat for the Big 12 Championship to needing a win in Week 14 for a chance at playing in the conference championship game. Oddsmakers and college football props believe that BYU will get back on track against the Houston Cougars, as BYU is listed as a 13.0-point favorite for Saturday’s game.
Houston vs BYU Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | +13.0 (-110) | +390 | O 41.0 (-110) |
| BYU | -13.0 (-110) | -550 | U 41.0 (-110) |
After averaging over 35 points per game in their first eight games, BYU has averaged just 15.6 points across their last three games. They’ve dropped back-to-back games and failed to cover in four of their last five, but the Cougars get a great bounce-back spot against a struggling Houston squad.
There are college props in Utah for alternate lines on the spread, but sticking with the 13.0-point spread is the safest bet considering BYU has been inconsistent the last few weeks. Houston lost by 13+ points five times this season, including a 24-point loss to Arizona in Week 12 who BYU beat by 22 points.
Houston vs BYU Best Bet: Under 41.0 Points
The best bet for Saturday’s Big 12 clash is on the 41.0-point total to go under. Betting odds for TX CFB props favor the under (-135) on Houston’s 14.5-point team total projection against BYU.
Houston has only scored 13 total points in their last two games. The under is 10-1 (!) in Houston games this season, including four straight games going under the total.
BYU has only allowed 20+ points to an opponent once this season at home. Expect the battle between Cougars to be a low-scoring affair in Provo on Saturday.
