<p>The Houston Cougars are set to take on the Utah Utes on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will take place at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. This Big 12 conference game will be aired on ESPN2, with the Houston Cougars entering as the favorites.</p> <p>Houston holds a strong record of 21-2 this season, ranking them third in the AP poll. Meanwhile, Utah has a record of 9-14, performing better at home with a 9-6 record. The Cougars have a spread of -16.5, while the Utes are at +16.5, indicating the expected performance gap between the teams.</p> <h2>Houston Cougars vs Utah Utes Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Houston Cougars vs Utah Utes</li><li>Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City UT</li><li>Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Houston Spread -16.5 (-112), Utah Spread +16.5 (-112), Houston MoneyLine -2040, Utah MoneyLine +962, Over/Under 143.5</li></ul> <h2>Houston Cougars Team Preview</h2> <p>The Houston Cougars are having a strong season with a record of 21-2. They are ranked #3 in the AP poll and compete in the Big 12 Conference. Their away record is impressive at 6-1, showing they perform well on the road.</p> <p>In their recent games, the Cougars have shown they can score. They won against BYU with a score of 77-66 and defeated UCF 79-55. Kingston Flemings stands out as a key player, scoring consistently in each game.</p> <p>Houston averages 78.8 points per game this season. Their field goal percentage is 45.6%, and they make about 8.9 three-pointers per game. On defense, they grab 37.0 rebounds per game, helping them control the pace.</p> <h2>Utah Utes Team Preview</h2> <p>The Utah Utes are part of the Big 12 conference. They have had a tough season, with a record of 9-14. At home, they have been stronger, winning 9 out of 15 games, but they have not won any games on the road.</p> <p>In recent games, the Utes have struggled. They lost to Kansas Jayhawks by 12 points and Arizona State Sun Devils by 8 points. Their field goal percentage in these games hovered around 40%, which is below their season average of 45.7%.</p> <p>Key players for the Utes include Terrence Brown, who averages 21.1 points per game. Keanu Dawes contributes with 12.6 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Don McHenry also adds to the team with 17.9 points per game. Despite individual efforts, the team faces challenges on defense, ranking low in steals and blocks per game.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, Houston is favored by 16.5 points. Houston scores 78.8 points per game, while Utah scores 77.9 points per game. Given Houston's strong offensive stats and Utah's weaker defense, Houston is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Houston 82, Utah 63.</p> <p>For the over/under pick, the total is set at 143.5 points. Houston's and Utah's combined average points per game is 156.7. Considering both teams' scoring abilities, the game is likely to go over the total. The projected total points are 145, slightly over the line.</p>

Houston Cougars vs Utah Utes NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/10

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

 Up to $250 in Free Bets + 100 Free Spins

Houston Cougars vs Utah Utes NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/10

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada