The Wildcats will play the Cougars on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. The matchup takes place at TDECU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Arizona and Houston taking place at TDECU Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Arizona has a 96.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Houston is 96.67.
- Away Arizona - Heading into Week 8, Arizona currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 4th in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Houston - Houston has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins. Like the Arizona away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Arizona ranks 10th (193) in the Big 12 Conference, with Houston currently ranking 11th (175) for points scored in the Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Arizona stands 10th (111) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Houston sits at 12th (105) in the Big 12 Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Arizona has a 4-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Houston currently 5-1 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for an epic showdown as the Arizona goes head-to-head with Houston this Saturday!
This Week 8 matchup is set to take place at the electric TDECU Stadium in Houston.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Arizona holds a 96.33 rating while Houston boasts a 96.67.
With a 4-2 record, Arizona is determined to take down the 5-1 Houston squad.
Don't miss a second of the action - bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below!
Best Wildcats at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Arizona | Favorite Houston |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Arizona | Favorite Houston |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Arizona is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 46.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 46.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston is a -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Arizona is a +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Arizona
Houston
10/18/25 12:00pm EDT | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog Arizona - Arizona bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Arizona underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Arizona at Houston Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Arizona
Houston
10/18/25 12:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 12 | Houston vs Arizona Friday, November 15th, 2024 | ARIZ 27, HOU 3 Arizona Stadium | Arizona by 24 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Houston | 2-1 | 0.667 | 5 | 1 | 175 | 105 | 2-1 | 3-0 | W1 |
| Arizona | 1-2 | 0.333 | 4 | 2 | 193 | 111 | 4-1 | 0-1 | L1 |
Arizona & Houston Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Arizona Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Arizona | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Houston | +50000 Bet |
Arizona & Houston Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Hawaii vs Arizona | ARIZ 40, HAW 6 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Weber State vs Arizona | ARIZ 48, WEB 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Kansas State vs Arizona | ARIZ 23, KSU 17 Friday, September 12th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Arizona vs Iowa State | ISU 39, ARIZ 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Oklahoma State vs Arizona | ARIZ 41, OKST 13 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | BYU vs Arizona | BYU 33, ARIZ 27 (2OT) Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Arizona vs Houston | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Arizona vs Colorado | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Kansas vs Arizona | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Arizona vs Cincinnati | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Baylor vs Arizona | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Arizona vs Arizona State | Friday, November 28th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Stephen F. Austin vs Houston | HOU 27, SFA 0 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Rice | HOU 35, RICE 9 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Colorado vs Houston | HOU 36, COLO 20 Friday, September 12th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Houston vs Oregon State | HOU 27, ORST 24 (OT) Friday, September 26th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Texas Tech vs Houston | TTU 35, HOU 11 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Houston vs Oklahoma State | HOU 39, OKST 17 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Arizona vs Houston | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Houston vs Arizona State | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | West Virginia vs Houston | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Houston vs UCF | Friday, November 7th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | TCU vs Houston | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Houston vs Baylor | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Arizona vs Houston College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Arizona vs Houston Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Arizona vs Houston Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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