Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/7

The Houston Cougars, ranked #7, will travel to Stillwater to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The game will take place at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. This is a Big 12 conference game, and it will be broadcast on CBS.

Houston enters the game as the favorite with a spread of -12.5. They have a strong record of 25-5 this season. On the other hand, Oklahoma State holds a record of 18-12 and is the underdog with a spread of +12.5. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.

Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
  • Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater OK
  • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Houston Spread: -12.5 (-110)
    • Oklahoma State Spread: +12.5 (-112)
    • Houston MoneyLine: -808
    • Oklahoma State MoneyLine: +528
    • Over/Under: 148.5 (-110)

Houston Cougars Team Preview

The Houston Cougars have had a strong season with a 25-5 record. They are ranked #7 in the AP rankings and play in the Big 12 conference. Their away record stands at 7-3, showing they can compete on the road.

In recent games, the Cougars have performed well, winning two out of their last three. They defeated the Baylor Bears by 13 points and had a big win against the Colorado Buffaloes, winning by 40 points. Their only recent loss came against the Kansas Jayhawks, where they fell short by 13 points.

Offensively, the Cougars score 77.5 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 44.9% and make 8.8 three-pointers per game. Defensively, they average 7.9 steals per game and commit 18 fouls per game.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Team Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have had an up-and-down season. With an overall record of 18-12, they show strength at home with a 14-4 record. However, their away performance is weaker, standing at 4-8.

The team averages 84.2 points per game, ranking 31st in the nation. Their field goal percentage is 46.1%, which places them at 139th. They make about 18.4 free throws per game, putting them at 28th in this category.

In their recent games, the Cowboys won against UCF and West Virginia. They scored 111 and 91 points in these games, respectively. However, they lost to Cincinnati with a score of 68-91.

BTB Betting Pick

The Houston Cougars are favored by 12.5 points against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Houston averages 77.5 points per game, while Oklahoma State scores 84.2 points per game. Given Oklahoma State’s high scoring and Houston’s slower pace, the Cowboys are likely to cover the spread. The recommendation is to pick Oklahoma State +12.5.

The over/under line is set at 148.5 points. With Houston’s slower pace and Oklahoma State’s fast tempo, the projected total could be around 161 points. Both teams have shown they can score, so the recommendation is to take the over 148.5.