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Houston vs. Colorado odds, picks, predictions: Smart betting angles for late-night Big 12 tilt

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Leboff, M. (2026, November 13). Houston vs. Colorado odds, picks, predictions: Smart betting angles for late-night Big 12 tilt. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/betting/houston-vs-colorado-odds-picks-predictions-college-football-week-11-best-bets/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-13 · by Michael Leboff

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This analysis piece examines the upcoming Friday night Big 12 matchup between the No. 14 Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes. The article highlights that Colorado sits at 3-6 overall and 1-5 in conference play, while Houston holds a 7-2 record with a top-ranked third-down conversion rate and a ground game averaging over five yards per carry. The author argues that while the 9.5-point spread is wide, the most viable betting angle is the over 51.5 total points due to Colorado’s offensive needs and Houston's efficient attack.
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New York PostThis outlet13 Nov

This analysis piece examines the upcoming Friday night Big 12 matchup between the No. 14 Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes. The article highlights that Colorado sits at 3-6 overall and 1-5 in conference play, while Houston holds a 7-2 record with a top-ranked third-down conversion rate and a ground game averaging over five yards per carry. The author argues that while the 9.5-point spread is wide, the most…

Houston vs. Colorado odds, picks, predictions: Smart betting angles for late-night Big 12 tilt (this article)
Fox News13 Nov

This analysis argues that Deion Sanders' tenure at Colorado has shifted from a high-profile spectacle to a disappointing financial and competitive burden for the university. The Buffaloes currently hold a 3-6 record (1-5 in the Big 12) and finished the 2025 season ranked 15th in their conference despite Sanders earning more than $10 million per season. The piece highlights the precarious financial situation facing…

Colorado bought into 'Coach Prime'. Now Deion Sanders’ losing costs more than the hype can cover →2 articles from Fox News on this story
Toronto Star14 Nov

Colorado defeated No. 14 Houston 42-32 on Friday night to secure the program's first top-15 win since 2007. The Buffaloes overcame a 20-7 first-half deficit to score 28 consecutive points, highlighted by 466 total yards including a Sanders-era record of 249 rushing yards. This report focuses on how the victory provides a reprieve for coach Deion Sanders, who currently holds a 20-27 record, as the team looks to…

Colorado beats No. 14 Houston 42-32 for 1st AP top-15 win since 2007 with Sanders on hot seat →

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Michael Leboff
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Topics

Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Cougars Houston the Big 12

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Houston ORG · 10× Cougars ORG · 5× Colorado ORG · 3× Big 12 ORG · 1× Buffaloes ORG · 1× Colorado Buffaloes ORG · 1× Deion Sanders PERSON · 1× Shedeur Sanders PERSON · 1× Travis Hunter PERSON · 1× the Big 12 ORG · 1×

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Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps The Cougars are outside of the top 100 in yards per play, and they’ve struggled to generate pressure up front.
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Houston vs. Colorado odds, prediction Willie Fritz’s Cougars are going to be convinced they’re still in the College Football Playoff chase.

Claims (15 extracted, 0 hedged)

Deion Sanders insists he isn’t on the hot seat, but the losses are piling up for his Colorado Buffaloes. asserted
losses → insist → Buffaloes
Sitting at 3-6 overall and 1-5 in the Big 12, the Buffaloes seem a long way from the Travis Hunter/Shedeur Sanders team that went 9-4 in 2024. And things are not likely to get any easier this weekend. asserted
things → sit → 2024
Houston vs. Colorado odds, prediction Willie Fritz’s Cougars are going to be convinced they’re still in the College Football Playoff chase. asserted
they → go → chase
Houston’s two losses will likely keep it out, but they were both one-possession defeats and came on the road against top-10 teams. asserted
they → keep → teams
No. 10 Texas Tech edged Houston, 28-26, in September, while No. 2 Utah bested the Cougars, 21-13, in Salt Lake City. asserted
Utah → edge → City
There is a case to be made, but Houston will need to add to its resume by running the table and doing so in emphatic fashion. asserted
Houston → be → fashion
The Cougars have the horses to do just that. asserted
Cougars → have → that
While quarterback Conner Weigman is receiving plenty of love for his Heisman-quality numbers, Houston’s ground game is what makes this offense tick. asserted
offense → receive → numbers
The Cougars are averaging more than five yards per carry, which is putting them ahead of the sticks and easing the burden on Weigman when it comes time to come up with the goods in a big situation. asserted
it → average → situation
As efficient as Houston’s offense has been this season, the defense does have some serious flaws. asserted
defense → have → flaws
Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps The Cougars are outside of the top 100 in yards per play, and they’ve struggled to generate pressure up front. asserted
they → get → front
Colorado’s offense has been putrid for large chunks of the season, but this matchup should suit them, and they’ll likely need to keep the pedal to the metal to keep up with Houston’s attack. asserted
they → suit → attack
The spread is just a touch wide for a play on Houston, but the Over 51.5 seems well within reach. asserted
Over → seem → reach
The Play: Over 51.5 points (-110, DraftKings) Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. asserted
Leboff → suffer → industry
He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. asserted
punters → use → sports
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