Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes odds, spread & prediction
Houston Cougars6-2
Colorado Buffaloes3-5Houston rolls into Boulder as a heavy favorite, carrying a 6-2 record and one of the Big 12's stingier defenses against a Colorado side that has dropped five of its last six. The Cougars already beat the Buffaloes in 2025, and the common-opponent data points in the same direction.
See the full college football board & lines →Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes prediction: who is favored
The market favors the Houston Cougars at -376 on the moneyline, a 77% implied chance to win, and -5.5 on the spread.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 8. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Houston is the favorite at -376, Colorado at +335
- Houston is 6-2, Colorado is 3-5 in 2026
- Last meeting: Houston 36, Colorado 20 (Sep 2025)
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
Spread
Houston vs Colorado preview
The BettorEdge Market
Neither side has a BettorEdge price posted yet. The fair price in the markets is -376 on Houston and +335 on Colorado. That is your opening to set your own number on BettorEdge's peer-to-peer board, no house vig built in. Watch for community open interest to develop as kickoff on Friday, Nov 13, 10:15 PM ET approaches.
The Form
Houston is scoring 36 points per game and allowing 21, a meaningful two-way edge. Their two losses are a two-point road slip at Texas Tech and a road game at Utah. Colorado is averaging 21 points per game while giving up 29.4, and four of their five losses have been by double digits, including a 24-57 beatdown at Oklahoma State. The Buffaloes did beat Kansas State 27-24 last week to snap a four-game skid.
Common Opponents Tell the Story
Both teams faced Texas Tech, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, and Utah this season. Houston went 2-2 against that group; Colorado went 1-3, with the one win being the narrow Kansas State result. Oklahoma State is the starkest split: Houston held on to win 35-32, Colorado lost 24-57. The data is not a lock, but it consistently points to a Cougars unit that competes more evenly across a tough schedule.
How the Game Sets Up
Colorado hosts at Folsom Field, so the Buffaloes get a home crowd on a Friday night, and they arrive with some momentum off last week's win. Houston, though, has already handled this matchup once, winning 36-20 in Houston in September 2025. The Cougars' defensive numbers and scoring average both support the favorite price. If you think Colorado's home edge is worth more than the market gives, BettorEdge lets you name your own number and find someone to take the other side.
How to play it
The data favors Houston across the board, from scoring margins to common opponents to last year's meeting. If you agree with the chalk, the peer-to-peer board on BettorEdge gives you a chance to post your own line rather than accepting whatever a traditional book decides to charge. If you think Colorado's home field and win streak make this closer than -376 suggests, set a number you believe in and let the community trade against you.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Oregon StateW 33-20
- vs SouthernW 77-6
- at Texas TechL 26-28
- at Georgia SouthernW 42-28
- vs UCFW 27-17
- at Kansas StateW 35-16
- vs Oklahoma StateW 35-32
- at UtahL 13-21
Went 10-3 in 2025. Current streak: L1.
- at Georgia TechW 14-13
- vs Weber StateW 52-21
- at NorthwesternL 7-41
- at BaylorL 13-23
- vs Texas TechL 7-29
- vs UtahL 24-27
- at Oklahoma StateL 24-57
- vs Kansas StateW 27-24
Went 3-9 in 2025. Current streak: W1.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- Texas TechHouston: L 26-28Colorado: L 7-29
- Kansas StateHouston: W 35-16Colorado: W 27-24
- Oklahoma StateHouston: W 35-32Colorado: L 24-57
- UtahHouston: L 13-21Colorado: L 24-27
Matchup history
Houston Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes last played on Friday, Sep 12, 2025, when the Houston Cougars won 36–20.
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Preseason scouting report
Houston Cougars
- Connor Weigman returns at QB after a 2025 season of 2,705 yards, 25 TDs, and 9 INTs, as well as 700 rushing yards and 11 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Oregon transfer Makhi Hughes is expected to start (70 yards, 0 TDs in four games played; 1,401 yards, 15 TDs in 2024)
- Top player from last season in terms of receiving yards returns in Amare Thomas (966 yards, 12 TDs). Oregon State transfer WR Trent Walker is expected to start (823 yards, 2 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman
Colorado Buffaloes
- New offensive coordinator in Brennan Marion (Sacramento State Head Coach) and defensive coordinator in Chris Marve (Former Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator - 2024)
- Starting QB from last season is gone, so backup Julian Lewis is expected to start (589 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs in four games played)
- Although the starting RB from last season returns, Alabama transfer Richard Young is expected to start (64 yards, 2 TDs in 4 games played)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season is gone, with the top returner being Joseph Williams (489 yards, 4 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start in Texas transfer DeAndre Moore Jr. (532 yards, 4 TDs) and San Jose State transfer Danny Scudero (1,297 yards - Best in CFB, 10 TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes start?+
Houston Cougars at Colorado Buffaloes kicks off Friday, Nov 13, 10:15 PM ET at Folsom Field. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes?+
The Houston Cougars are favored at -376 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -5.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes?+
The spread is Houston Cougars -5.5, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Houston and Colorado's records in 2026?+
The Houston Cougars are 6-2 and the Colorado Buffaloes are 3-5 this season. Houston is scoring 36 points a game and allowing 21; Colorado is scoring 21 and allowing 29.4.
When did Houston and Colorado last play?+
They last met on Friday, Sep 12, 2025, when Houston Cougars won 36-20 at TDECU Stadium.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Friday, Nov 13, 10:15 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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