Week 12 College Football Betting Odds with Pick - Houston Cougars vs Connecticut Huskies

Connecticut looks to cover the Huskies-Cougars point spread this week and improve its overall 5-5 mark when they host Houston in Week 12 action.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 43-22 victory for the Cougars. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Houston Cougars vs Connecticut Huskies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Connecticut bring a 5-5 record (4-6 ATS) to the Week 12 betting matchup against the 10-0 Houston Cougars, who are 6-4 ATS against the spread. Over under betting has seen Connecticut go 2-8 so far and the Cougars go 4-5-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Connecticut vs Houston injuries news.

According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 75-rated Connecticut Huskies and the No. 9-rated Houston Cougars in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Connecticut's No. 115-ranked offense, averaging 19 PPG, against a Houston defense that ranks No. 27 this week at 20.2 PPG. The Connecticut aerial game is averaging 203.8 yards per game, less than the Houston Cougars secondary allows through the air, 269.1 YPG per game.

In comparing defenses, the Houston Cougars own the league's No. 9-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 102.25 yards per game when on the road. Connecticut, on the other hand, rates No. 99 this week in generating rushing yards at home.