Houston vs Oklahoma Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Houston (13-13) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Oklahoma (14-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
  • Houston / Oklahoma TV channel: ESPN2

The Houston Cougars (13-13) visit Lloyd Noble Center to take on the Oklahoma Sooners (14-14) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Norman, OK.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Houston vs. Oklahoma Over/Under is 129.5 total points.

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Houston vs. Oklahoma Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston-6.5 -110O 129.5 -115-275
Oklahoma +6.5 -110U 129.5 -105+225

Houston vs Oklahoma Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston vs Oklahoma Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+19.60 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 26 games (+10.85 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+7.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 19 games at home (+16.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+2.60 Units / 6% ROI)

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.59% ROI).

  • 16-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.9 Units / 8.73% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.55 Units / -18.05% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.08% ROI

Oklahoma Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oklahoma has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.3 Units / 4.43% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.55 Units / -18.05% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.08% ROI

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Oklahoma Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma averaged 6.1 turnovers per game (110 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

Oklahoma had 110 turnovers in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Oklahoma averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (194 turnovers/18 games) in half court possessions last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.7

Oklahoma shot 47% (189/405) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (370/1,315) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Houston has allowed 56.3 points per game (3,377 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Houston has allowed 30.1 points per game (693 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.2

Oklahoma Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (63/244) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (23/57) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Oklahoma has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (140/494) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Oklahoma allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (69 points/57 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95


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