Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cowboys and Cougars. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Houston as the -22 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 132 points.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +22
This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cougars.
- Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma State at +22.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Cowboys Have What it Takes in Houston?
Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games
Oklahoma State improved to 11-10 on the season with an 81-72 win over Utah on Saturday. The Cowboys, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread in this home victory.
Oklahoma State led 41-33 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 153 went over the O/U line of 147.5.
Oklahoma State put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 48.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 8 of 20 attempts, and went 27-of-36 from the free-throw line, good for 75%.
Bryce Thompson led the way, going 4-for-4 from beyond the arc and finishing with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Ezra Ausar added 18 points, while Marchelus Avery contributed 17, hitting 2 of 6 from deep. Gabe Madsen also knocked down 4 threes, despite shooting just 33.3% overall.
Oklahoma State’s defense gave up 72 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 55% success rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 8 threes on 20 attempts, shooting 40%. Oklahoma State also sent them to the line 36 times, where they made 27 free throws, a 75% clip. The Cowboys allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Will the Cougars Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Houston Cougars Recent Game/Games
The Cougars fell to 18-4 on the season after a narrow 82-81 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. Houston, who were -9.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 163, well over the 126.5 O/U line.
Houston trailed 41-37 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 35. Despite the improved defense, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
In their latest game, the Houston Cougars put up 81 points, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 48% of their two-point attempts (24/50) and 35.7% from beyond the arc (5/14). At the free-throw line, they connected on 66.7%, making 18 of 27 attempts.
Chance McMillian and L.J. Cryer led the way, each scoring 23 and 22 points, respectively, with Cryer hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Elijah Hawkins added 17 points, knocking down 4 of 7 threes, while Kerwin Walton was 4 of 6 from three-point range, finishing with 14 points. The Cougars also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the win.
Even though the Houston Cougars gave up 82 points, they managed to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting to 35%, with just 5 made threes on 14 attempts. However, their defense struggled inside, allowing 48% shooting on two-point attempts, where the other team went 24/50.
Houston sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 66%. The Cougars also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in this one.