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The No. 1 Houston Cougars (25-3, 12-3 Big 12) head to Lloyd Noble Center to face the Oklahoma Sooners (19-9, 7-8) Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Houston vs. Oklahoma odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Cougars, who are No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, won their 6th straight game 67-59 over the Cincinnati Beatcats Tuesday. They did not cover the spread as 13.5-point favorites, and the Under (133.5) hit. Houston forced Oklahoma into 19 turnovers in the victory. The Cougars were led in scoring by G L.J. Cryer, who had 22 points, 3 steals, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. Houston has won 4 of its last 5 Big 12 road games.
Oklahoma dropped to 1-3 in its last 4 games with a 58-45 loss at the Iowa State Cyclones Wednesday. It did not cover the spread as a 9.5-point underdog, and the Under (137.5) cashed. The Cyclones turned over the Sooners 14 times en route to victory. No player on Oklahoma scored in double figures, but G Rivaldo Soares came the closest with 9 points. The Sooners are 3-3 over their last 6 Big 12 home games.
Oklahoma is 2-1 in 3 all-time meetings against Houston since the 1960-61 season. The Sooners won the last meeting 79-74 Dec. 17, 2011. The Cougars covered the spread as 10-point underdogs, and the game went over the 150.5 total.
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Houston at Oklahoma odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Houston -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Oklahoma +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
- Against the spread (ATS): Houston -6.5 (-102) | Oklahoma +6.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 129.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Houston at Oklahoma picks and predictions
Prediction
Houston 69, Oklahoma 62
Moneyline
PASS.
As much as I like the Cougars (-260) to get the win Saturday, I don’t want to put more than 2 units to win back 1 in a tough road contest. I’ll save my bet for the spread.
Against the spread
BET HOUSTON -6.5 (-102).
This Houston team is suffocating on the defensive end of the floor, averaging 10.4 steals per game. Oklahoma has struggled to score against the better opponents in the Big 12. The Sooners scored just 45 against Iowa State, 57 against Kansas, and 62 against Baylor. The Cougars have kept 4 of their last 6 opponents under 41% shooting from the field.
The Sooners have failed to cover the spread in 4 of their last 5 games.
Houston is 2-1-1 ATS in its last 4 and covered the spread in the last 2 meetings.
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Over/Under
PASS.
I have never trusted betting totals when it comes to the Houston Cougars. They play great defense which can be deceiving when it comes to the O/U. Oddsmakers play into that when they set the total this low, and I’m not going to buy into it. I’d rather just avoid it and keep my bets to the spread.
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