Oklahoma State vs. Houston Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – November 18, 2023

Matt Rooney

Nov 18, 2023

The No. 24 Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3) will face off against their Big 12-rival, the Houston Cougars (4-6) in a matchup on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at TDECU Stadium. The spread foretells a close game, with the Cowboys favored to win by 6.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 57.5 points.

Oklahoma State vs. Houston Favorite, Moneyline, Total

Spread Favorite: Cowboys (-6.5)

Moneyline: Cowboys (-250), Cougars (+205)

Total: 57.5 points

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How to Watch Oklahoma State vs. Houston

When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET

Location: TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas

TV: ESPN2

Cowboys 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	251.6 (2516)	50
Rush yards	170 (1700)	55
Points scored	27.9 (279)	70
Pass yards against	255.4 (2554)	115
Rush yards against	182.7 (1827)	118
Points allowed	26.4 (264)	67

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Oklahoma State 2023 Betting Info

The Cowboys are 6-4-0 ATS this season.

In games it has played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, Oklahoma State is 1-2 against the spread.

Cowboys games have hit the over four out of 10 times this season.

The Cowboys’ average point total in matchups this year is 53.3, 4.2 points less than the total in this game.

The Cowboys have covered the spread twice in their past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.

The final combined score of each of the past three Houston games did not go over the set point total.

The past three Cougars games averaged 0.2 more points (57.7) than this matchup’s over/under.

Cowboys Home/Away Splits (2023)

	Overall	Home	Away
Point Total AVG	53.3	55	50.8
Implied Total AVG	30.2	32.5	26.8
ATS Record	6-4-0	4-2-0	2-2-0
Over/Under Record	4-6-0	2-4-0	2-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record	3-2	2-1	1-1
Moneyline Underdog Record	4-1	3-0	1-1

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Oklahoma State’s Offense vs. Houston’s Defense (2023)

The Cougars allow 4.3 yards per rushing attempt (72nd in the FBS). The Cowboys are ninth in rushing, averaging 5.4 per carry.

Oklahoma State has the 44th-ranked offense in the FBS in yards per game (421.6). They will be facing a Houston defense ranked 105th, giving up 411.5 yards per game.

The Cowboys average 251.6 passing yards per game (50th in the FBS) compared to the 246.3 per game the Cougars allow (107th in college football).

Cougars 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	247 (2470)	54
Rush yards	120 (1200)	107
Points scored	24.1 (241)	91
Pass yards against	246.3 (2463)	107
Rush yards against	165.2 (1652)	96
Points allowed	30.8 (308)	105

Houston 2023 Betting Info

The Cougars have beaten the spread five times in 10 games.

Oklahoma State is 1-2 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.

This season, four of the Cougars’ 10 games have hit the over.

The average point total in Cowboys games this season is 4.2 less points than the over/under of 57.5 in this matchup.

The Cowboys are 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over their last three games.

The final combined score of each of the past three Houston games fell short of the set point total.

The past three Cougars games averaged 0.2 more points (57.7) than this matchup’s point total.

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Cougars Home/Away Splits (2023)

	Overall	Home	Away
Point Total AVG	54.7	54	55.8
Implied Total AVG	31.8	31.3	32.5
ATS Record	5-5-0	4-2-0	1-3-0
Over/Under Record	4-6-0	2-4-0	2-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record	1-2	1-1	0-1
Moneyline Underdog Record	3-4	2-2	1-2

Houston’s Offense vs. Oklahoma State’s Defense (2023)

The 247 passing yards per game the Cougars average ranks them 54th in the FBS, while the 255.4 the Cowboys allow ranks them 115th in college football.

Houston is 58th in the FBS in third-down percentage (40%) and will be facing the 107th-ranked Oklahoma State defense in that category (43%).

The Cougars average 6.9 yards per pass attempt (83rd in the FBS), and the Cowboys give up 8.5 per pass (125th in college football).

Houston’s offense ranks 82nd in the FBS in yards per game (367), while Oklahoma State ranks 122nd in yards allowed (438.1).

Oklahoma State vs. Houston Prediction and Pick

Our prediction for Oklahoma State vs. Houston is the Cowboys (-250 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we recommend betting on the under at 57.5 points.

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Matt Rooney

Matt is from the Chicagoland area and has been working in Chicago sports since 2015 with stops at WGN Radio, the Chicago Blackhawks, Stadium, and NBC Sports Chicago prior to landing at Betsperts. Matt covers just about everything for Betsperts and Bleacher Nation but focuses on the NHL and college football.

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