Houston Cougars
Basketball NCAAB Sat 7 Mar 12:00
Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Houston vs Oklahoma State

The Houston Cougars square off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, March 7.

Take Houston Against the Spread

Houston should enjoy a huge victory and that’s why we’re taking the -12.5 about them on the spread. Bank on the big favorites to cover the line at -110 against Oklahoma State.

Houston Have 5 Wins in Previous 6 H2H Matchups

Houston Cougars claimed a victory in their previous game. A 77-64 home win occurred against Baylor Bears.

Oklahoma State Cowboys got the win in their last game. A 111-104 (OT) triumph occurred on the road when meeting UCF Knights.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston beat Oklahoma State in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 72-63 scoreline. Houston have racked up four straight wins over Oklahoma State. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 6.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Houston 25-5 2325 1870 455 18-2 7-3 2W
Oklahoma State 18-12 2526 2476 50 14-4 4-8 1W
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Houston vs Oklahoma State Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Houston vs Oklahoma State with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Houston at -12.5 on the spread really stand out in this college contest. We are prepared to back the favorites at -110 and expect them to cover this line.

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Key Houston vs Oklahoma State stats:

  • The -12.5 line has been covered by Houston in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -12.5 line has been covered by Houston in 2 consecutive games.

Houston -12.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Houston -12.5
Totals Over 149.5
Result & BTTS 60 Houston / Yes

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Houston to cover the -12.5 spread, Over 149.5 on the total and both teams to score 60 points and Houston to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston Houston logo 86 - 70 Oklahoma State logo Oklahoma State

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Coogs to achieve a 86-70 win at huge odds.

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Houston vs Oklahoma State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Houston Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

With an estimated 89% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -833 betting odds about Houston triumphing in this college game. The market suggests that Oklahoma State are least likely to win at +570.

The spread currently stands at 12.5 and the total points line is 149.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 149.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston logo Houston Stats
Oklahoma State logo Oklahoma State Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arizona 28-2 2598 2047 551 18-1 10-1 5W
Houston 25-5 2325 1870 455 18-2 7-3 2W
Iowa State 24-6 2449 1973 476 17-1 7-5 2L
Texas Tech 22-8 2444 2167 277 16-3 6-5 1L
Kansas 21-9 2267 2063 204 15-2 6-7 2L
UCF 20-9 2404 2288 116 14-5 6-4 2L
TCU 20-10 2343 2149 194 14-5 6-5 4W
BYU 20-10 2532 2273 259 15-4 5-6 3L
Oklahoma State 18-12 2526 2476 50 14-4 4-8 1W
Cincinnati 17-13 2212 2025 187 15-4 2-9 2W
West Virginia 17-13 2089 1942 147 14-5 3-8 1L
Colorado 17-13 2397 2361 36 15-5 2-8 1W
Arizona State 16-14 2329 2329 0 12-6 4-8 2W
Baylor 15-15 2462 2311 151 11-8 4-7 1L
Kansas State 12-18 2370 2410 -40 11-8 1-10 1W
Utah 10-20 2238 2357 -119 9-9 1-11 4L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak