Oklahoma State vs Houston Picks and Prediction – 2/5/2025

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Cowboys (11-10) face off against the 6th ranked Houston Cougars (17-4) at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Houston comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has won four of their last five games. In a tightly contested overtime game against Texas Tech, the Houston Cougars narrowly lost 82-81, with L.J. Cryer delivering an impressive performance by scoring 22 points. This season, Cryer has emerged as Houston's leading scorer, consistently putting up an average of 14.1 points per game. Close on his heels is Emanuel Sharp, the team's second-highest scorer, who maintains an average of 12.5 points per match. On the defensive end, J’Wan Roberts stands out as the Cougars' top rebounder, grabbing an average of 6.6 rebounds each game. Milos Uzan has proven to be the team's key playmaker, as he leads Houston with an average of 4.8 assists per game this season. Over their last five games, the Cougars have managed to score an average of 75 points per game, putting them in a tie for first place with Arizona in the competitive Big 12 Conference standings. Eager to bounce back from their narrow overtime defeat, Houston is aiming to secure their tenth conference victory. Presently, the team holds an overall scoring average of 76.2 points per game for the season.

Oklahoma State enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games. In a recent 81-72 victory over Utah, Bryce Thompson played a crucial role for the Cowboys by contributing 20 points. This season, the top scorer for Oklahoma State is Marchelus Avery, who has been averaging 12.7 points per game. Tied for second place in scoring are Bryce Thompson and Abou Ousmane, each with an average of 11.8 points per game. When it comes to rebounding, Abou Ousmane stands out as the team's leader, averaging 6 rebounds per game. The team’s playmaking is spearheaded by Arturo Dean, who dishes out an average of 3 assists per game. Defensively, in their last five games, the Cowboys have given up an average of 77.2 points to their opponents. Oklahoma State is aiming to build on their winning momentum while trying to steer clear of their eighth conference defeat of the season. Offensively, the team has been scoring an average of 72.8 points in each game they play.

In a thrilling, high-scoring matchup on their home court, Houston narrowly fell to Texas Tech by just one point, losing in overtime. This defeat has set the stage for their upcoming game against Oklahoma State, as Houston aims to recover and get back on track. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State has struggled recently, losing five of their last seven away games. However, they'll be looking to capitalize on the momentum provided by Houston's unexpected home loss as they prepare to visit. Give me the home team to rebound and get a win. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars win but fail to cover, 76-62.