The Utah Utes (9-14, 1-9 Big 12) will look to break a five-game losing streak when they host the No. 3 Houston Cougars (21-2, 9-1 Big 12) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Jon M. Huntsman Center as heavy, 16.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The over/under in the matchup is set at 142.5.
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Houston Cover -16.5 vs Utah -110
Houston vs. Utah betting lines
- Houston moneyline odds to win: -2222
- Utah moneyline odds to win: +1015
- Spread: Houston (-16.5)
- Total: 142.5
Houston statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Houston has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered eight times in 12 games when playing at home, and it has covered four times in five games when playing on the road.
- At home, the Cougars go over the total 25% of the time (three of 12 games). They hit the over more consistently in road games, exceeding the total in 40% of games (two of five).
- Houston has played better as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 9-0, compared to going 3-1 in road games.
Recent trends
- The Cougars have seen an increase in scoring lately, putting up 79.0 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.2 points more than the 78.8 they’ve scored this season.
- Houston has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 63.6 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 61.6 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
- The Cougars’ last 10 contests have seen them make 8.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.1% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 8.9 makes and 34.1%.
Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-9-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 4-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 16.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 14-9-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
- O-U-P: 10-13-0 (Home: 3-9-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-2 (Home: 9-0; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (159th in nation) | 39.4 (14th) | 33.0 (140th) | 28.6 (54th) | 15.5 (88th) | 7.7 (first) |
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Utah statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Utah has a lower winning percentage at home (.231, 3-10-0 record) than away (.857, 6-1-0).
- Utes games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (11 times out of 13) than on the road (two of seven) this year.
- This season the Utes are 1-2 at home when moneyline underdogs (.333 winning percentage). Away they are 0-7 (.000).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Utes are compiling 73.8 points per game, compared to their season average of 77.9.
- Utah is ceding 83.3 points per game over its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 80.6 points allowed.
- The Utes are draining 0.6 fewer treys per game over their last 10 games (7.7) compared to their season average (8.3), and they are posting an identical three-point percentage over their past 10 contests compared to their season mark (36.2%).
Utah betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-13-0 (Home: 3-10-0; Away: 6-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 16.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-9-0; As Underdog: 9-4-0)
- O-U-P: 15-8-0 (Home: 11-2-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 7-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-11 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.8 (149th in nation) | 47.4 (336th) | 30.8 (265th) | 33.0 (289th) | 13.9 (187th) | 10.3 (93rd) |
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