Houston vs Oakland Prediction 11/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Houston vs Oakland prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 12th at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 2-0 this season after they defeated Towson by a score of 65-48 in their last game. Houston led 33-26 at halftime and held Towson to just 22 points in the second half for the win. The Cougars shot 41.9% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Houston tied the rebounding battle at 35 a piece, recorded 14 assists, and committed 12 turnovers in the win. Kingston Flemings led Houston with 20 points and three assists, while Joseph Tugler added 15 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, Houston defeated Lehigh by a score of 75-57 to start the season. The Cougars have scored 70.0 points per game with 39.0 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 52.5 points against per game this season. Emanuel Sharp is averaging 16.5 points and 5.0 rebounds, while Kingston Flemings is averaging 14.0 points and 2.5 assists per game for the Cougars. Houston is shooting 42.3% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 28.3% on three pointers this season. 

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 0-2 this year after they lost to Purdue by a score of 87-77 in their last game. Oakland was tied at 35 at halftime, but they allowed 52 points in the second half for the loss. The Golden Grizzlies shot 44.1% from the field, 30.8% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Oakland out rebounded Purdue by a total of 39-37, recorded 14 assists, and committed nine turnovers in the loss. Ziare Wells led the Golden Grizzlies with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Nassim Mashhour added 15 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, Oakland lost to Michigan by a score of 121-78 to start the season. The Golden Grizzlies have scored 77.5 points per game with 30.5 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 104.0 points against per game this season. Ziare Wells is averaging 17.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, while Isaac Garrett is averaging 15.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Golden Grizzlies. Oakland is shooting 43.2% from the field, 81.5% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 58 night games at Fertitta Center.
• Oakland has lost eight of its last nine night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Houston has won the first half in each of its last 44 night games at Fertitta Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Houston’s last nine Wednesday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Twelve of Oakland’s last 13 games have produced a total of 137+ points.

Houston vs Oakland Prediction 

Oakland comes into this matchup with an 0-2 record to start the season, but they have played one of the toughest schedules in the country. The Golden Grizzlies went to Michigan in their first game and to Purdue in their second game, and nearly knocked off the Boilermakers. Houston has taken care of business against Towson and Lehigh, but they are shooting just 42.3% from the field this year. We know Houston can play elite defense, but I think this is too many points for a low scoring game. Take Oakland and the points on the road.