Houston at Oklahoma odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston at Oklahoma odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Cougars (0-1) and Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) meet at Gaylord Family – Memorial Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Houston vs. Oklahoma odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Cougars opened by laying a giant egg at home against UNLV Aug. 31, falling 27-7 as 3.5-point favorites while the Under (55.5) cashed. In fact, Houston was nearly blanked before a TD pass with just 1 minute remaining in regulation.

Houston managed just 38 rushing yards on 26 attempts while posting 209 passing yards. The Cougars allowed 6 sacks, and Houston committed 10 penalties for 74 yards, too, while missing its only field-goal attempt.

Oklahoma had no such trouble against Temple, going for a 51-3 victory as a 42.5-point favorite as the Under (57.5) hung on. The Sooners gobbled up 220 rushing yards on 36 attempts, with 158 yards through the air. Oklahoma forced and recovered 4 fumbles while also recording 2 interceptions for a plus-6 turnover ratio.

Oklahoma is No. 13 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports.

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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 8:37 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Houston +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | Oklahoma -7000 (bet $7,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Houston +27.5 (-104) | Oklahoma -27.5 (-118)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Houston at Oklahoma picks and predictions

Prediction

Oklahoma 45, Houston 13

Moneyline

There is no way you can play Oklahoma (-7000), as it would require risking 70 times your potential return. In other words, you would win just $1.43 for every $100 risked.

As bad as Houston (+2000) was last week, nothing is for certain, and betting such heavy favorites is a kiss of death and a terrible long-term strategy.

PASS.

Against the spread

Take OKLAHOMA -27.5 (-118), as it should be able to get the job done at home.

The Sooners buried Temple last weekend, but they were also aided by a plus-6 turnover ratio. However, while the Cougars are unable to turn it over nearly as much as the Owls, Houston likely isn’t able to do much more than Temple did on the offensive side of the ball. UH was nearly blanked by a Mountain West team on its home field. It was a disaster of a start, and it’s about to get a lot worse.

Over/Under

The OVER 49.5 (-110) is the best play on the board.

While Houston struggled offensively in an Under result — the Aug. 31 home loss to UNLV — and Oklahoma hit the Under against Temple, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Sooners take care of the Over all on their own here.

QB Jackson Arnold was on fire last weekend, tossing 4 TDs against the Owls, and he should be able to tear up a Cougars side which was horrific last weekend.

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Houston at Oklahoma odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston at Oklahoma odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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