The Houston Cougars and Oklahoma State Cowboys meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. Here’s an Oklahoma State vs. Houston prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma State vs. Houston pick.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Colorado and Baylor. Houston has won 10 of its last 14 games.
The Houston Cougars are averaging 77.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 62.3 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Kingston Flemings is averaging 16.6 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 15.9 points and 2.9 rebounds. Milos Uzan is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Cenac Jr. is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys lost to Cincinnati and beat UCF. Oklahoma State has lost 6 of its last 8 games.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 84.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 82.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Anthony Roy is averaging 16.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Parsa Fallah is averaging 14.7 points and 6 rebounds. Vyctorius Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylen Curry is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- Oklahoma State has won each of its last 15 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Oklahoma State has won the first half in 35 of its last 43 day games at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 43 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost 17 of its last 18 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oklahoma State’s last 18 home games has produced a total of 150+ points.
- Forty-one of Houston’s last 44 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (73.7).
- Oklahoma State ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (64.2).
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.3).
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (20.9).
Oklahoma State vs Houston Prediction
Houston is obviously the better team and could win easily, but it’s also 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games and has a couple of losses in the favorite role. Oklahoma State has shown flashes this season and 14 of its 18 wins this season have come at home. It’s senior night and it’s an early start. The building should be jumping. Oklahoma State can hang if its offense plays to its potential. I’ll take a shot with the points.