Even amidst a 5-game losing streak, sportsbooks haven’t given up on the Arizona Wildcats.
Arizona football has opened as a 2.5-point favorite against Houston, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is 42.5 points.
The game kicks off Friday night at Arizona Stadium at 8:15 p.m. MST.
Arizona enters the game with the worst record against the spread (ATS) in college football: 1-8.
Arizona’s lone cover came in an upset win at Utah. Since then, the Wildcats have lost five consecutive games, three of which weren’t competitive.
Houston, meanwhile, is 5-4 ATS this season. The Cougars are coming off a bye week after upsetting Kansas State at home on Nov. 2. Houston has won three of its last four games.
Arizona has somewhat recent history against Houston, playing them back-to-back years in 2017-18. Arizona lost both games and failed to cover in either.
Given how Arizona’s season is going, bet on the Wildcats at your own peril.