Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/11

College Football Preview

In Week 7 of the 2025 regular season, the Houston Cougars are set to play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The game will take place at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Fans can catch the game on TNT at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 11.

The Cougars have had a strong start this season with a 4-1 record, including 2-0 on the road. The Cowboys, on the other hand, have struggled with a 1-4 record and a 1-2 mark at home. Both teams are part of the Big 12 Conference, adding to the importance of this matchup.

Houston Team Preview

The Houston Cougars have shown a mixed performance in the 2025 season. Their recent loss to Texas Tech Red Raiders, 35-11, highlighted some challenges. They struggled with first downs, managing only 12 compared to the Red Raiders’ 27, and they also had two interceptions.

Despite the setback against Texas Tech, the Cougars have secured some wins. They managed a close victory against Oregon State Beavers, 27-24. In this game, Houston had 270 passing yards, which was a significant contributor to their win.

Houston’s offense has seen ups and downs, with their rushing game standing at 798 yards for the season. Dean Connors has been a key player with 355 rushing yards. On the injury front, they have several players listed as questionable, which could impact their upcoming games.

Houston vs Oklahoma State Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Houston Cougars vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
  • Venue: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK
  • Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Houston Moneyline -607, Oklahoma State Moneyline +439, Houston Spread -14.5 (-108), Oklahoma State Spread +14.5 (-113), Total Over 47.5 (-111), Total Under 47.5 (-109)

Oklahoma State Team Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have had a tough run in their recent games. They faced a difficult defeat against the Arizona Wildcats, losing 41-13. Their offense struggled, managing only 7 first downs and 69 passing yards.

Before that, the Cowboys played at home against the Baylor Bears. They lost 45-27 but showed some promise with 291 passing yards. Despite this, they couldn’t keep up with Baylor’s 393 passing yards.

The Cowboys’ season began with a victory over UT Martin Skyhawks, winning 27-7. They showed strong defense with 1 interception and no fumbles. This win remains their only victory so far this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Houston Cougars are favored by 14.5 points against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Houston’s defense ranks 44th in points allowed, while Oklahoma State’s offense is ranked 89th in points scored. Given these stats, Houston is likely to cover the spread, with a projected score of Houston 31, Oklahoma State 17.

The total for this game is set at 47.5 points. Houston’s defense has allowed 88 points this season, and Oklahoma State’s defense has given up 181 points. Considering both teams’ defensive stats, the game is expected to go over the total, with a combined score projection of 48 points.