Oregon State vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: Oregon State vs Houston
Oregon State go up against Houston at TDECU Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, September 5.
We’re confident that Houston can enjoy a big win when playing Oregon State, leading us to go against the spread at -20.5. This line makes plenty of appeal and there are odds of -118 available.
Oregon State Beavers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Martin Stadium. Washington State Cougars claimed a 32-8 win.
Houston Cougars won their last game. It was a 38-35 triumph at NRG Stadium against LSU Tigers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Houston beat Oregon State in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 27-24 (OT) scoreline at Reser Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Braden Atkinson
Conner Weigman
Oregon State vs Houston Prediction & Picks
The Oregon State vs Houston betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’d be surprised if Houston don’t exceed a -20.5 spread in this college football matchup. That is why the bet has to be the market leaders to cover the line at -118.
To deliver the best possible college football picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date stats available.
Key Oregon State vs Houston stats:
Houston -20.5 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Braden Atkinson (Oregon State) to have less than 176.5 passing yards are -114. The line looks too high and we’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards total.
Trent Walker (Oregon State) is priced at -114 to finish with fewer than 41.5 receiving yards. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Receiving Yards line and we’re happy to take this bet.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Our same game parlay pick is Houston -20.5 on the spread, Over 49.5 and Braden Atkinson (Oregon State) to go Under 176.5 passing yards.
There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the football lines and identify your favorite outcomes before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised betting doesn’t come any better.
Correct Score Prediction
14
-
38
Houston
There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Coogs to achieve a winning scoreline of 38-14 where a massive potential return is on the cards.
Oregon State vs Houston 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.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -2000 about Houston which reflects they have a 95% chance of winning this college game. Oregon State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +980.
The current spread is 20.5 and total points is 50.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 50.5 at -110.
Consider every angle when placing your college football wagers. The best betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.
Conner Weigman is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +380. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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Houston Have Collected Five Wins in Past Ten Home Games
Houston own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 20.50 points on offense and surrendering 21.80 on defense.
Oregon State are on a skid of nine consecutive road losses. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 14.90 points on offense and surrendering 32.40 on defense.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O49.5 | U49.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Home Stats |
5-5 | 42.30 | 20.50 | 21.80 | 3 | 7 | |
 Oregon State Away Stats |
1-9 | 47.30 | 14.90 | 32.40 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
- U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Oregon State Beavers Stats
Houston Cougars Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 45.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 47.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 49.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 17.60 pts and allowed 28.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 14.90 pts and allowed 32.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 54.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 47.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 49.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.00 pts and allowed 26.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 24.30 pts and allowed 23.30 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
4 | 0 | 149 | 57 | 92 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 4W |
Texas Tech
|
5 | 0 | 174 | 81 | 93 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Baylor
|
4 | 1 | 174 | 71 | 103 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
Utah
|
4 | 0 | 173 | 41 | 132 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 4W |
Oklahoma State
|
3 | 1 | 149 | 79 | 70 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 3W |
Arizona
|
4 | 1 | 162 | 83 | 79 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 3W |
Cincinnati
|
4 | 1 | 169 | 116 | 53 | 4-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
|
Houston
|
4 | 1 | 205 | 99 | 106 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Iowa State
|
3 | 2 | 168 | 106 | 62 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
UCF
|
3 | 2 | 162 | 88 | 74 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
Arizona State
|
2 | 2 | 133 | 127 | 6 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
3 | 1 | 162 | 61 | 101 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
3 | 2 | 187 | 144 | 43 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 2L |
Kansas
|
2 | 2 | 144 | 68 | 76 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1W |
Colorado
|
2 | 3 | 93 | 127 | -34 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 3L |
TCU
|
2 | 3 | 127 | 67 | 60 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 2L |
| Pacific-12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boise State
|
4 | 1 | 172 | 103 | 69 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
Fresno State
|
4 | 1 | 139 | 82 | 57 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
|
Oregon State
|
3 | 2 | 185 | 118 | 67 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 3W |
San Diego State
|
2 | 3 | 123 | 144 | -21 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 1W |
Colorado State
|
2 | 3 | 187 | 193 | -6 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 3L |
Utah State
|
1 | 4 | 70 | 125 | -55 | 1-1 | 0-3 | 1L |
Washington State
|
1 | 4 | 95 | 125 | -30 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 2L |
Texas State
|
2 | 3 | 174 | 166 | 8 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
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