In Week 8 of the 2025 regular season, the Arizona Wildcats will play against the Houston Cougars. The game will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX. Fans can watch the game on FS1 at 12:00 PM.

Arizona vs. Houston Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Houston Cougars -118. Houston has a strong home record this season and a recent win over Oklahoma State. Arizona struggles on the road, making Houston a better pick.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 46.5. Both teams have shown the ability to score, and recent games suggest a total over 46.5 is likely.

Team Trends

• Arizona Wildcats have a road record of 0-1 this season.
• Houston Cougars have a home record of 2-1 this season.
• Arizona Wildcats are ranked 31st in passing yards with 1650 yards this season.
• Houston Cougars are ranked 64th in rushing yards with 966 yards this season.
• Houston Cougars won their last away game against Oklahoma State Cowboys 39-17.

Arizona vs Houston Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are set to meet the Houston Cougars in Week 8 of the 2025 regular season. The Wildcats have a record of 4-2, with a conference record of 2-2. They are coming off a loss and are looking to improve their road performance, having yet to win an away game this season.

On the other side, the Houston Cougars hold a 5-1 record and are on a one-game win streak. They have performed well both at home and on the road. The Cougars are ranked 4th in their conference, making this game important for maintaining their position. Fans can catch the game at TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX, with kickoff at 12:00 PM on FS1.

Houston Cougars: Power at Home

The Houston Cougars play their home games at TDECU Stadium. They are part of the Big 12 Conference. This season, they have a record of 5-1, with a strong home performance of 2-1.

Quarterback Conner Weigman leads the team with 1,216 passing yards in six games. Dean Connors, a top running back, has 438 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Amare Thomas stands out at wide receiver with 441 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Houston’s offense has scored 175 points, ranking them 47th in points for the season. Their defense has allowed 105 points, placing them 56th in points against. The Cougars recently won against Oklahoma State, 39-17, demonstrating their capability at home.

Arizona Wildcats: Ready for the Road

The Arizona Wildcats have a season record of 4-2. Their only loss on the road came against BYU with a score of 33-27. Arizona’s conference record stands at 2-2 this season.

Quarterback Noah Fifita has thrown for 1,560 yards and 15 touchdowns in six games. Running back Ismail Mahdi has rushed for 403 yards and scored one touchdown. Wide receiver Javin Whatley has caught 25 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns.

Arizona’s offense has put up 193 points, ranking them 41st. On defense, they have allowed 111 points, placing them 59th in points against. They have also recorded 14 sacks and 9 interceptions this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Houston Cougars are a solid pick for the money line at -118. They have a strong home record this season, winning two out of three games at TDECU Stadium. Their recent victory over Oklahoma State by 39-17 shows they can perform well against competitive teams. Arizona struggles on the road, losing their only away game this season against Iowa State, which makes Houston a more reliable choice.

For the over/under prediction, going over 46.5 is a good option. Both teams have offenses capable of scoring points. Houston scored 39 points against Oklahoma State, and Arizona scored 41 points against Oklahoma State earlier in the season. These performances suggest that both teams can contribute to a total score above 46.5.

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