Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-12) vs. Houston Cougars (19-3)
February 6, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Cougars -20; Over/Under: 127.5
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The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Houston Cougars face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at Hofheinz Pavilion Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Oklahoma State vs Houston prediction.
Can Oklahoma State Pick up Second Big Win?
Oklahoma State hasn’t found a ton of success this season, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. In the last game against Kansas State, they scored 75 points and they ended up winning by three points. Oklahoma State is averaging 71.1 points while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The defense for this team hasn’t been great and even in the last game, they weren’t great, even though they were able to secure the victory. Oklahoma State will take on Oklahoma after this game.
How Does Houston Bounce Back?
Houston was flying high until it all came crashing down in their last game against the Kansas Jayhawks. Houston’s defense has been elite overall, but the defense gave up 78 points and that led to the 13 point defeat. Houston is averaging 73.6 points while their defense is giving up 54 points per game. The offense is ranked 191st in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. In this game if they want to have a shot, they are going to need to have a lot better defense. If the defense struggles, they are going to have some issues. Houston will play against Cincinnati and Texas after this one.
Houston Cougars Team Facts
- Houston has won each of its last 44 night games at Fertitta Center.
- Nine of Houston’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 127 or fewer points.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last 30 night games at Fertitta Center.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Team Facts
- Oklahoma State has lost each of its last 15 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Thirteen of Oklahoma State’s last 14 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 130+ points.
- Oklahoma State has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Oklahoma State vs Houston Betting Prediction
Houston really struggled in the last game and they are going to really struggle again in this game. Oklahoma State’s offense is averaging 71.1 points per game, but they are going to really struggle in this game to score. Look for Houston to also have no issue running up the score, and this will be a comfortable victory. This is a game that Houston can win by 30 points. Back Houston against the spread.
