- Houston Cougars is a -20.5 point favorite vs. Oregon State Beavers
- Oregon State vs. Houston Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN | DIS+
Oregon State (0-0) visit TDECU Stadium to take on Houston (0-0) on Sep. 5 in Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 pm.
The Houston Cougars are betting favorites in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-110).
The Oregon State vs. Houston Over/Under is 49.5 total points.
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Oregon State vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Oregon State | +20.5 -108 | 49.5 -108 | +1000 |
| Houston | -20.5 -110 | 49.5 -110 | -1600 |
Oregon State vs Houston Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this game with 98.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Oregon State Beavers and Houston Cougars, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Oregon State vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 59.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Oregon State Best Bets Today
- Oregon State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.45 Units / 48% ROI)
- Oregon State has hit the Game Total Under in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Oregon State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Oregon State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.80 Units / 47% ROI)
- Oregon State have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.40 Units / 26% ROI)
Houston Best Bets Today
- Houston has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.85 Units / 61% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+4.15 Units / 8% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 55% ROI)
Oregon State: Keys to the Game vs. Houston
Oregon State was 1-5 (.167) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .492
Oregon State was 2-6 (.250) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Oregon State was 1-5 (.167) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-14th-worst in FBS; Average: .460
Oregon State was 2-6 (.250) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .420
Houston: Keys to the Game vs. Oregon State
Houston was winless (0-7) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .422
Houston was 1-8 (.111) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .443
Houston was 1-7 (.125) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .492
Houston was 1-7 (.125) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-11th-worst in FBS; Average: .460
Matchup Notes for Oregon State vs. Houston
Houston’s WRs gained 1,623 yards on 111 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — T-2nd-best among Big 12 WRs. Oregon State’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Houston’s WRs gained 1,623 yards on 111 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Oregon State’s defense allowed 15.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — 6th-worst among FBS defenses.
Houston’s WRs gained 1,623 yards on 111 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — T-2nd-best among Big 12 WRs. Oregon State’s defense allowed 15.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — 6th-worst among FBS defenses.
Oregon State’s RBs averaged just 5.5 yards after the catch last season — T-9th-worst among FBS RBs. Houston’s defense allowed 10.1 RAC to RBs last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Oregon State’s WRs had 7 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — 3rd-most among Pac-12 WRs. Houston’s defense allowed 6 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-3rd-fewest among Big 12 defenses.
Oregon State’s WRs had just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game last season — 4th-worst among Pac-12 WRs. Houston’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-5th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Oregon State Offensive Stats & Trends
Oregon State WRs averaged a touchdown every 30.4 receptions (152 Rec/5 TDs) last season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.9
Oregon State TEs had no touchdowns on 4 receptions in the Red Zone last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Oregon State Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 30.9 receptions (216 Rec/7 TDs) last season– worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.7
Oregon State TEs averaged 21.9 yards per reception (175 yards/8 catches) on 1st down last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.3
Oregon State Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 30.9 receptions (216 Rec/7 TDs) last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.7
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends
Houston Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 20.0 receptions (180 Rec/9 TDs) last season– worst Receptions Per TD among Big 12 Teams; Average: 11.0
Houston threw 4 TDs and no interceptions in the 4th quarter last season– T-2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6
Houston were not intercepted (79 pass attempts) in the 4th quarter last season– T-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 32.0
Houston’s WRs gained 1,623 yards on 111 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — T-2nd-best among Big 12 WRs. Oregon State’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Houston’s WRs gained 1,623 yards on 111 receptions (14.6 YPR) last season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Oregon State’s defense allowed 15.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — 6th-worst among FBS defenses.
Oregon State Defensive Stats & Trends
Oregon State did not record a sack (39 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.0
Oregon State averaged a sack every 45.3 pass attempts (317 Pass Attempts/7 Sacks) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.1
Oregon State sacked opposing QBs on just 2% of pass attempts (7/317) last season– worst in FBS; Average: 7%
Oregon State allowed first downs on 50% of rush attempts in close and late situations last season– worst in FBS; Average: 23%
Oregon State allowed first downs on 7% of pass attempts in close and late situations last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 31%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends
Houston did not record a sack (47 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in the Big 12; Average: 18.9
Houston opponents averaged 7.8 Passing Attempts per TD (47 Pass Attempts/6 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.0
Houston did not record a sack (47 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.2
Houston allowed first downs on 46% of pass attempts in the Red Zone last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 22%
Houston allowed first downs on 46% of pass attempts in the Red Zone last season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 22%
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