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The South Florida Bulls (1-7) visit John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium to take on the Houston Cougars (5-3) on Oct. 29. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Houston.
– are betting favorites in Week 9, with the spread sitting at ().
The Over/Under for South Florida vs. Houston is total points.
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South Florida vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 9
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South Florida vs Houston Prediction for Week 9
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Houston will win this game with 74.5% confidence.
South Florida vs Houston Spread Prediction for Week 9
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 73.2% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both South Florida and Houston, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
Best South Florida Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for South Florida players for Week 9, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
player high – away
Best Houston Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Houston players for Week 9, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
player high – home
South Florida Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
team high – away
Houston Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
team high – home
South Florida Against the Spread (ATS) Record
South Florida has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- South Florida is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- South Florida is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- South Florida is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Houston Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Houston has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Houston is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Houston is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Houston is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
South Florida: Keys to the Game vs. Houston
South Florida is winless (0-8) when in a one score game since the 2020 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .493
South Florida is winless (0-14) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .422
South Florida is winless (0-13) when allowing 200 or more passing yards — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .447
South Florida is winless (0-11) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush — worst in FBS; Average: .379
Houston: Keys to the Game vs. South Florida
Houston is 7-2 (.778) when sacking the QB less than 3 times — tied for 5th-best in FBS; Average: .376
Houston is 12-1 (.800) when rushing for more than 100 yards — 13th-best in FBS; Average: .536
Houston is 11-3 (.733) when making 5 or more explosive passes in a game — tied for 12th-best in FBS; Average: .496
Houston is undefeated (10-0) when not throwing an interception — 4th-best in FBS; Average: .575
Matchup Notes for South Florida vs. Houston
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South Florida Offensive Stats & Trends
South Florida Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 21.2 receptions (275 Rec/13 TDs) since last season– 4th worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.4
South Florida have been sacked on just 2% of pass attempts (3/158) this season– tied for 3rd best among Non-Power 5 Offenses; Average: 7%
South Florida QBs have averaged 7.8 Yards per Carry (217 yards/28 carries) in the 1st half this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.1
South Florida Skill Players have caught just 8 of 19 passes (42% Reception Pct) in close and late situations this season– 5th worst among FBS Teams; Average: 62%
South Florida QBs have averaged 6.8 Yards per Carry (387 yards/57 carries) this season– 5th best among FBS Teams; Average: 2.9
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends
Houston WRs have caught 5 touchdown passes in close and late situations this season– 2nd most among FBS Teams
Houston RBs have averaged 10.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (96 yards / 9 touches) on 3rd and short this season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.2
Houston WRs have picked up first downs on 29 receptions in the Red Zone since last season– most among FBS Teams
Houston WRs have caught 6 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter this season– tied for most among FBS Teams
Houston Skill Players have picked up first downs on 13 receptions in the Red Zone this season– most among FBS Teams
South Florida Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends
South Florida has averaged a sack every 26.9 pass attempts (565 Pass Attempts/21 Sacks) since last season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 14.2
South Florida has sacked opposing QBs on just 4% of pass attempts (21/565) since last season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 7%
South Florida has allowed a Completion Pct of just 30% (10 completions/33 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go since last season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 54%
South Florida has tackled opponents for a loss on 10 of 33 rushing attempts (30% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 15%.
South Florida has tackled opponents for a loss on 10 of 33 rushing attempts (30% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.
Houston Cougars Defensive Stats & Trends
Houston has allowed first downs on 100% of rush attempts on 3rd and short this season– worst in FBS; Average: 60%
Houston has allowed first downs on 100% of rush attempts on 3rd and short this season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 61%
Houston has allowed first downs on 29% of pass attempts on 3rd and short since last season– tied for 4th best in FBS; Average: 52%
Houston has allowed first downs on 26% of pass attempts on 3rd down since last season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 35%
Houston has averaged 3.0 sacks per game since last season– tied for 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.2
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