Houston vs. UCLA Updated Odds
Looking to be a BCS buster in their own right, No. 23 Houston looks to get a big non-conference win on Saturday at 10:30PM ET when the Cougars take on UCLA.
Game Preview:
Houston is 2-2 all-time against UCLA while the Bruins are 23-1 all-time at home against non-BCS opponents.
Houston is 2-0 on the year while out-scoring their opponents 122-52 in both games combined. The Cougars have been led by Case Keenum, who has thrown for 553 yards and five touchdowns. Keenum has been dealing with an injury suffered last week, but is expected to play on Saturday. Bryce Beall has rushed for 243 yards and five touchdowns to also lead the Cougars.
UCLA is 0-2 on the year with losses to Kansas State and Stanford. The Bruins are averaging just 11 points and 273 yards per-game on offense while giving up 33 points and 369.5 yards per-game on defense. Kevin Prince has thrown for just 159 yards with three interceptions for UCLA while Johnathan Franklin has 133 yards rushing.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
Houston opened the week as 3-point favorites according to oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com and the line has not changed throughout the week. The over/under started at 60 but has since jumped to 63.
Make sure you check out our official odds page to get up-to-the-minute point spreads and over/under totals for each and every game in college football this week.
Game Information:
No. 23 Houston (2-0) at UCLA (0-2)
Kickoff: 10:30PM ET
TV: Fox Sports Net
Location: Los Angeles, Calif.
Venue: Rose Bowl
Opening Odds: Houston -3
Current Odds: Houston -3
Over/Under Open: 60
Over/Under Current: 63
Projected Weather by Game Time: Clear Skies
UCLA is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home
HOUSTON
No Injuries Reported
UCLA
[RB] 08/05/2010 – Milton Knox has transferred ( Personal )
[C] 08/23/2010 – Kai Maiava out indefinitely ( Ankle )
[OL] 08/19/2010 – Jeff Baca out for season ( Academics )
[OT] 09/07/2010 – Mike Harris is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Stanford ( Suspension Served )
[OL] 08/19/2010 – Nik Abele out for season ( Neck )
[DE] 08/10/2010 – Datone Jones out indefinitely ( Foot )
[CB] 08/05/2010 – Brandon Sermons out for season ( Leg )
[QB] 09/08/2010 – Kevin Prince probable Saturday vs. Stanford ( Shoulder )
[OL] 07/23/2010 – Stan Hasiak out for season ( Academics )
Current public betting information shows that 89% (3,346) of the bets are going on Houston minus the points.