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The No. 12 Houston Cougars (8-3) are on the road against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-3) to open conference play Monday. Tip-off from Gallagher-Iba Arena is at 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Houston vs. Oklahoma State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Houston, which is No. 14 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, extended its win streak to 4 in a row with an 87-51 home win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Dec. 21, covering as a 30.5-point favorite.
The Cowboys have won back-to-back games and 4 of their last 5. They’re coming off an 86-74 home win over Oral Roberts Dec. 22 as 20-point favorites.
– Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll
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Houston at Oklahoma State odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Houston -800 (bet $800 to win $100) | Oklahoma State +575 (bet $100 to win $575)
- Against the spread (ATS): Houston -11.5 (-105) | Oklahoma State +11.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Houston at Oklahoma State picks and predictions
Prediction
Houston 81, Oklahoma State 74
Moneyline
In their last meeting Feb. 6, Houston beat Oklahoma State 79-63, but failed to cover as a 21-point home favorite. The Cougars have won 3 of the last 4 meetings dating back to 2018.
Both teams average nearly the same number of points per game (Houston 78.0, Oklahoma State 78.9), but Houston has the No. 1 defense in the league, allowing only 55.3.
So while both teams have the same record, you have to like Houston for the win, although -800 odds are not worth your time.
PASS.
Against the spread
Two of the Cowboys’ 3 losses have been by 12 or more points. They are only 3-8 ATS this season. They have not been underdogs by more than 6 points this season.
However, Houston is only 5-6 ATS overall and 3-3 ATS when favored by double digits.
BET OKLAHOMA STATE +11.5 (-115).
Over/Under
Houston has allowed over 70 points twice this season.
Oklahoma State has scored 65 or more points in every game this season and 76 or more in 9 of 11.
Houston’s defensive numbers will be tested.
BET OVER 136.5 (-110).
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