No. 7 Houston vs Oklahoma State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 7)
- The Cougars are 2-3 in their last five games.
- The Cowboys have a solid homecourt record of 14-4 this season.
- This marks the 26th all-time meeting between the Big 12 programs.
The March 7 schedule is loaded as plenty of ranked teams will play throughout the final weekend of the regular season. One of them features the Big 12 as the No. 7 Houston Cougars take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The visitors stand tall as strong favorites for the win, displaying the high quality they have to end conference play on a strong note.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, March 7, 12 pm ET
- Where: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, Oklahoma
- How to Watch: CBS
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | -110 | -14 | O146.5 |
| Oklahoma State | -110 | +14 | U146.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 5 Cougars (25-5, 13-4 Big 12) remain an elite squad inside the top 10 of the latest AP Top 25 poll despite going down two spots. After three straight losses, they are back on the win column after beating Colorado and Baylor. Houston ranks among the NCAA leaders in turnover margin (3rd, +5.8) and assist-to-turnover ratio (8th, 1.80). Kingston Flemings is No. 4 on KenPom’s national player of the year table, averaging 16.6 points, 5.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Meanwhile, Emanual Sharp (15.9 ppg, 82 3pt FGM) and Milos Uzan (11.5 ppg, 4.1 apg) are also averaging in double-figures.
The Cowboys (18-12, 6-11 Big 12) are trying to end the regular season on a positive note, going 2-2 in their last four games. They are also in the bottom four of the conference standings, showing the immense difficulty of winning games in the league. Anthony Roy ranks among the Big 12 leaders in threes-per-game (5th, 3.00) and three-point percentage (4th, .397), while leading Oklahoma State with 16.3 points per game. Parsa Fallah stands with 14.7 points per contest but leads the team with 6.0 rebounds per game.
Houston vs Oklahoma State Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 25 meetings in their history, and the result is 13-12 for the Cowboys. The last matchup was in February 2025 when Houston secured a 72-63 win at home.
Houston vs Oklahoma State Predictions
It will be a tough matchup for Oklahoma State to win despite having homecourt advantage. Houston remains a potent squad despite its recent dip in form, being on a mission to make another deep tournament run with Kelvin Sampson leading the way. If the Cowboys can set the tone early on, they would have a chance at making this game a close one. Otherwise, anticipate the visitors to assert their presence on both sides of the ball. Our betting pick here is the Cougars to defend a 14-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Houston Cougars -14
