Houston Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/25

The Houston Cougars travel to Tempe, Arizona, to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in Week 9 of the 2025 regular season. The game is set for Saturday, October 25, at Mountain America Stadium. Fans can catch the action at 8:00 PM on ESPN2.

Houston enters with a strong 6-1 record, including a perfect 3-0 on the road. Arizona State holds a 5-2 record and remains unbeaten at home. Both teams share a 3-1 conference record in the Big 12, adding extra excitement to this game under the lights.

Houston Team Preview

The Houston Cougars have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 31-28 win over the Arizona Wildcats at home. In that game, they recorded 232 rushing yards and 164 passing yards, which contributed to their victory.

In an away game against Oklahoma State Cowboys, the Cougars won 39-17. They had 319 passing yards and 168 rushing yards. This strong performance helped them control the game and earn a comfortable win.

However, the Cougars struggled in their home game against Texas Tech Red Raiders, losing 35-11. They managed only 164 passing yards and 103 rushing yards. This loss highlighted areas where the Cougars need improvement as they prepare for future games.

Houston vs Arizona State Game Day Info

• Sport: NCAA Football
• Teams: Houston Cougars vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
• Venue: Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, AZ
• Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
• Betting Odds: Houston +249, Arizona State -314

Arizona State Team Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils have shown mixed results recently. In their last game, they won 26-22 against Texas Tech. The team had a strong passing game with 319 yards, but they struggled with three fumbles.

Earlier, the Sun Devils faced a tough game against Utah, losing 42-10. Despite having the same number of first downs, they could not keep up with Utah’s rushing attack. They gave up 279 rushing yards to Utah while only gaining 135 themselves.

Arizona State’s quarterback, Sam Leavitt, has been a key player this season. He has thrown for 1,358 yards in six games. Leavitt has nine passing touchdowns and only three interceptions so far.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, consider taking Houston at +7.5. Houston has a solid defense, ranking 12th in sacks and 7th in interceptions this season. With a projected score of Arizona State 27, Houston 20, the spread covers.

For the over/under pick, the under 47.5 is a good choice. Both teams have defenses that rank in the top 10 for interceptions. The projected total score is 47, making the under a safer bet.