The lines have been released for the Week 8 matchup for the Texas Longhorns against the Houston Cougars. It’s about what you would expect.
No. 8 Texas is favored by 23.5 points according to BetMGM. With a line like that, bettors obviously think the game will not be close.
Playing their first game since the Red River Rivalry loss, expect the Longhorns to come out firing on all cylinders. Texas’ biggest problem thus far has been finishing drives, and Houston is 127th in the country in points per quality possession allowed.
If the Longhorns cannot figure out ways to get in the endzone versus Houston, they might have a tough time down the stretch when they play tougher opponents.
Texas is averaging 35 points per game while Houston is allowing 31.3 points per game. However, Houston’s defense is weak, as evidenced by the 88 points surrendered in the last two games.
Expect a high-scoring game for the Longhorns when Texas faces Houston at 3:00 p.m. CT on Saturday.