Oklahoma State vs Houston Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks
Houston (17-4) vs Oklahoma State (11-10)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Fertitta Center)
Betting Odds: Houston -22 -- Over/Under: 132 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Houston Cougars meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Fertitta Center. Here’s an Oklahoma State vs Houston Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma State vs Houston Pick.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys lost to Kansas State, beat Utah, and they play Arizona State, TCU, and Texas Tech next. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 72.8 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Marchelus Avery is averaging 12.7 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Bryce Thompson is averaging 11.8 points and 2.7 rebounds. Abou Ousmane is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Newman is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat West Virginia, lost to Texas Tech, and they play Colorado, Baylor, and Arizona next. The Houston Cougars are averaging 76.3 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 56.6 points on 36.7 percent shooting. LJ Cryer is averaging 14.1 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 2.5 points and 3 rebounds. J’Wan Roberts is the third double-digit scorer and Milos Uzan is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 52 night games at Fertitta Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost each of its last 12 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- The road team has won each of Houston's last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oklahoma State's last 12 Tuesday games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 133+ points.
- Eight of Houston's last nine night games have produced a total of 127 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Houston ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+19.7).
- Houston ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.5).
- Oklahoma State ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.6).
- Oklahoma State ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.6).
Oklahoma State vs Houston Injury Report
Oklahoma State doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Houston will be without Ramon Walker Jr. and Emanuel Sharp.
Oklahoma State vs Houston Prediction
Oklahoma State has had moments here and there this season, and this line is massive. I considered the Cowboys and the points. However, Houston should be up for this game after losing to Texas Tech as a near double-digit favorite. Houston has covered seven of its last 10 games and is simply the better team on both sides of the ball. Houston also beat Oklahoma State in late December on the road by 13 points. Houston is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when favorites of 20 or more points. That record goes back to November 2023. Thick line, but it's nothing Houston can't get done. I'll lay the points.
Randy’s Pick Houston -22
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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