Nov 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) attempts to control the ball as Towson Tigers forward Caleb Embeya (23) defends during the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Oakland vs Houston Prediction 11/12/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Golden Grizzlies Oakland Cougars Houston
Team Records 0-2 2-0
Where Fertitta Center, Houston, TX
When Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time 08:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate an Oakland vs Houston Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 12th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Houston Cougars Preview

Houston has a 2-0 record this season. They are 0-2 ATS, 0-2 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. Houston is coming off a 65-48 home win against Towson and will face Auburn, Rider and Syracuse next.

Offensively, Houston averages 70 points per game, which ranks 298th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 52.5 points per game (10th). The Cougars shoot with 42.3% from the field (270th), and with 28.3% from beyond the arc (200th). They shoot with 77.8% from the free throw line (60th), and grab 39 rebounds per game (178th), while dishing out 14 assists per game (219th) and committing 12.5 turnovers per game (166th).

Emanuel Sharp leads Houston in scoring, with an average of 16.5 points and 5 rebounds. Kingston Flemings follows with 14 points per game, while Joseph Tugler adds 13 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Preview

Oakland has a 0-2 record this season. They are 1-1 ATS, 2-0 in Over/Under and have a 0-0 home record and a 0-2 away record. Oakland is coming off a 77-87 away loss against Purdue and will face Defiance, UCF and Eastern Michigan next.

Offensively, Oakland averages 77.5 points per game, which ranks 228th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 104 points per game (361st). The Golden Grizzlies shoot with 43.2% from the field (256th), and with 36.5% from beyond the arc (110th). They shoot with 81.5% from the free throw line (21st), and grab 30.5 rebounds per game (330th), while dishing out 12.5 assists per game (270th) and committing 10 turnovers per game (66th).

Ziare Wells leads Oakland in scoring, with an average of 17.5 points and 9 rebounds. Isaac Garrett follows with 15 points and 3 rebounds per game, while Tuburu Naivalurua adds 14.5 points and 6 rebounds per game.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies @ Houston Cougars Betting Trends: November 12, 2025

Why the Houston Cougars will win

  • Houston has won each of its last 58 night games at Fertitta Center.
  • Oakland has lost eight of its last nine night games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Houston has won the first half in each of its last 44 night games at Fertitta Center.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Houston’s last 14 night games against non-Conference opponents at Fertitta Center have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
  • Each of Oakland’s last six games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.

Oakland vs Houston Prediction

In this Oakland vs Houston Prediction, Houston is coming as -29.5 home favorites. Both teams are on completely opposite trajectories to start this season, as Houston has won both games and are playing their third straight game at home, while on the flip side, Oakland has lost both games and are playing their third consecutive road game to start the season. Oakland is the 4th-worst defensive team in the country, while Houston is 10th, allowing 51.5 points fewer. The hosts will win this one comfortably, so take Houston and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Houston -29.5

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