Houston vs Oklahoma State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 30

Oklahoma State guard Bryce Thompson shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Houston is a -11.5 point favorite vs Oklahoma State
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Houston / Oklahoma State TV channel: ESPN+

The Houston Cougars visit Gallagher-Iba Arena to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Dec. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Stillwater, OK.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Houston vs. Oklahoma State Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Houston vs. Oklahoma State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston-11.5 -110O 136.5 -110-800
Oklahoma State +11.5 -110U 136.5 -110+575

Houston vs Oklahoma State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston vs Oklahoma State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 65.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+19.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+8.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+3.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 away games (+2.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.72 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Oklahoma State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Oklahoma State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+4.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Oklahoma State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 13.22% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.75 Units / -1.18% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -31.15% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.67% ROI

Oklahoma State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oklahoma State has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.65 Units / 5.24% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Houston is shooting 41% from three (98/236) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Houston has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (428 turnovers/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Houston averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (482 rebounds/36 games) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Oklahoma State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma St. had a TS% of 40% in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Oklahoma St. had an eFG% of 42% in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

Oklahoma St. shot 34% (15/44) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Oklahoma St. had an eFG% of 39% in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has allowed 57.0 points per game (2,678 points/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.1

Houston has allowed 22.9 points per game (252 points/11 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 30.8

Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 69.0

Oklahoma State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma St. forced 5.2 turnovers per game (94 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

Oklahoma St. allowed 4.1 made three-pointers per game in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 3.2

Oklahoma St. allowed opponents to shoot 49% (20/41) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Oklahoma St. allowed opponents to shoot 49% from three (20/41) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%


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