Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7
Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction and Pick, Week 7. Place a bet on this CFB football game with the best odds.
The Week 7 matchup between the Houston Cougars and Oklahoma State Cowboys brings an intriguing betting opportunity that blends recent form, historical trends, and statistical contrasts.
Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction
Now we have the Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction for both teams.
Looking at the numbers, momentum, and overall direction of these programs, Houston appears to be the much safer and smarter play in this matchup. The Cougars’ recent road performances have been impressive, with the total going OVER in four of their last five away games, suggesting they can score effectively even outside of home turf. Their offense is far more consistent than Oklahoma State’s, and their defense is capable of creating turnovers and limiting big plays. With Oklahoma State collapsing on both fronts and continuing to bleed points late in games, Houston should be able to take control by the second half and extend their winning run. The Cougars’ ability to finish strong—averaging nearly ten points in the final quarter—could be the difference-maker against an Oklahoma State defense that fades late.
Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction: Houston
Houston enters this contest with a balanced and improving roster, particularly on defense, while Oklahoma State continues to struggle both offensively and against the spread. The Cougars have quietly developed into a steady team in recent weeks, going 4-2 ATS over their last six and maintaining a positive record across their previous five games. Their defensive consistency has been key—holding opponents to just 17.6 points per game, ranking 29th nationally, while limiting passing attacks to a modest 181.2 yards per game. On offense, Houston has shown flashes of explosiveness, particularly in the fourth quarter where they average nearly 10 points per game, one of the best marks in the country. When you combine this with Oklahoma State’s defensive woes—giving up over 36 points per game and ranking near the bottom in most major categories—it’s clear that the Cougars hold a strong edge on both sides of the ball.
Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction: Houston Trends
- Over the past six games, Houston has a record of 4-2 against the spread.
- In thirteen of Houston’s most recent eighteen games, the total remained UNDER.
- In its last five games, Houston has a winning record.
- In four of Houston’s most recent five games played away from home, the total has been above.
- One of Houston’s last five games against a team from the Big 12 conference has resulted in a loss for the team.
- All five of Houston’s most recent six games played in October have resulted in the total going UNDER.
- In its last 14 games played in week 7, Houston has a winning percentage of 10-4.
- When playing as the favorite, Houston has a record of 4-1 against the spread in its last five games.
Houston Last 10 Games
Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/04/25
|
TT
|
L 35-11
|
L+8.5
|
U53.5
|
L+285
|
9/26/25
|
@ORS
|
W 27-24
|
L-9.5
|
O49.5
|
W-315
|
9/12/25
|
COL
|
W 36-20
|
W-2.5
|
O45.5
|
W-128
|
9/06/25
|
@RICE
|
W 35-9
|
W-14.5
|
O43.5
|
W-750
|
8/28/25
|
SAU
|
W 27-0
|
W-23.5
|
U55.5
|
W-2500
|
11/30/24
|
@BYU
|
L 30-18
|
L+11.0
|
O42.5
|
L+315
|
11/23/24
|
BAY
|
L 20-10
|
L+7.5
|
U51.5
|
L+205
|
11/15/24
|
@ARI
|
L 27-3
|
L+3.5
|
U42.5
|
L+122
|
11/02/24
|
KST
|
W 24-19
|
W+9.5
|
U45.5
|
W+260
|
10/26/24
|
UTH
|
W 17-14
|
W+6.5
|
U36.5
|
W+198
|
Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction: Houston Offense
Overall
HOU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OKST Defense |
---|---|---|---|---|
27.20 | 80 | Points Scored | 130 | 36.20 |
199.20 | 96 | Passing Yards | 132 | 294.60 |
157.80 | 66 | Rushing Yards | 114 | 179.40 |
29:05 | 82 | Time on Field | 106 | 31:41 |
66.20 | 75 | Number of Plays | 101 | 69.20 |
5.39 | 94 | Yards Per Play | 131 | 6.85 |
Scoring
HOU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OKST Defense |
---|---|---|---|---|
27.20 | 80 | Points Scored | 130 | 36.20 |
4.00 | 112 | First Quarter | 131 | 11.60 |
8.20 | 80 | Second Quarter | 124 | 11.60 |
4.80 | 91 | Third Quarter | 133 | 10.40 |
9.60 | 27 | Fourth Quarter | 10 | 2.60 |
Passing
HOU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OKST Defense |
---|---|---|---|---|
199.20 | 96 | Passing Yards | 132 | 294.60 |
26.80 | 103 | Pass Attempts | 75 | 31.20 |
15.20 | 115 | Pass Completions | 103 | 21.20 |
2.20 | 96 | Sacks | 56 | 2.20 |
10.20 | 81 | Sack Yards | 29 | 9.40 |
13.11 | 27 | Yards Per Pass | 130 | 13.90 |
Rushing
HOU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OKST Defense |
---|---|---|---|---|
157.80 | 66 | Rushing Yards | 114 | 179.40 |
39.40 | 34 | Rush Attempts | 97 | 38.00 |
4.01 | 91 | Yards Per Rush | 109 | 4.72 |
Turn Overs
HOU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OKST Defense |
---|---|---|---|---|
0.60 | 48 | Interceptions | 95 | 0.60 |
1.00 | 59 | Fumbles | 30 | 1.40 |
0.20 | 19 | Fumbles Lost | 46 | 0.60 |
0.80 | 25 | Total Turnovers | 76 | 1.20 |
5.40 | 43 | Penalties | 84 | 5.60 |
47.60 | 46 | Penalty Yards | 106 | 41.80 |
Drives & Special Teams
HOU Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OKST Defense |
---|---|---|---|---|
29:05 | 82 | Time on Field | 106 | 31:41 |
66.20 | 75 | Number of Plays | 101 | 69.20 |
5.39 | 94 | Yards Per Play | 131 | 6.85 |
5.00 | 107 | Punts | 82 | 4.20 |
45.58 | 34 | Punt Average | 72 | 42.90 |
77.40 | 29 | Return Yards | 68 | 44.00 |
Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction: Oklahoma State
For Oklahoma State, this season has been a continuation of frustration and underperformance. The Cowboys are 1-9 against the spread in their last ten games and a dismal 1-13 ATS in their last fourteen overall. Offensively, Oklahoma State’s issues are widespread—they average just 16.4 points per game and rank 130th in scoring, a stark contrast to their once high-powered reputation. Their passing game has struggled to establish rhythm, posting only 175.4 yards per contest, while the rushing attack hasn’t provided balance, sitting at 140.4 yards per game on a weak 3.9 yards per carry. Facing a Houston defense that is tough against both the run and the pass, Oklahoma State could once again find itself playing from behind early. Moreover, the Cowboys’ inability to cover spreads at home (1-7 in their last eight) makes it difficult to trust them even as potential underdogs. The combination of inefficiency on offense and a porous defense leaves little optimism for a turnaround here.
Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction: Oklahoma State Trends
- Over the past ten games, Oklahoma State has a record of 1-9 against the spread.
- Four of Oklahoma State’s most recent six games have resulted with the total going UNDER.
- In its last 14 games, Oklahoma State has a record of 1-13 against the spread.
- In its previous eight games played at home, Oklahoma State has a record of 1-7 against the spread.
- In their last twelve games against teams from the Big 12 conference, Oklahoma State has a losing record of 0-12 versus the opponent.
- In their previous five games played in the month of October, Oklahoma State has a record of 1-4 on the road.
- After five games played in week 7, Oklahoma State has a record of 4-1 against the spread.
- Every one of Oklahoma State’s last seven games that have been played on a Saturday has resulted in the total going over.
- 8 of Oklahoma State’s last 11 games in which they were the underdog resulted in the total going over the predetermined amount.
Oklahoma State Last 10 Games
Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/04/25
|
@ARI
|
L 41-13
|
L+16.5
|
U54.5
|
L+470
|
9/27/25
|
BAY
|
L 45-27
|
L+17.5
|
O56.5
|
L+640
|
9/19/25
|
TSA
|
L 19-12
|
L-14.0
|
U55.5
|
L-610
|
9/06/25
|
@ORE
|
L 69-3
|
L+23.5
|
O58.5
|
L+2000
|
8/28/25
|
|
W 27-7
|
L-21.5
|
U56.5
|
W-2300
|
11/29/24
|
@COL
|
L 52-0
|
L+15.5
|
U65.5
|
L+460
|
11/23/24
|
TT
|
L 56-48
|
L+4.5
|
O66.5
|
L+150
|
11/09/24
|
@TCU
|
L 38-13
|
L+7.5
|
U64.5
|
L+230
|
11/02/24
|
ASU
|
L 42-21
|
L-1.5
|
O56.5
|
L-110
|
10/26/24
|
@BAY
|
L 38-28
|
L+4.5
|
O58.5
|
L+146
|
Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction: Oklahoma State Offense
Overall
HOU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OKST Offense |
---|---|---|---|---|
17.60 | 29 | Points Scored | 130 | 16.40 |
181.20 | 33 | Passing Yards | 113 | 175.40 |
141.60 | 65 | Rushing Yards | 93 | 140.40 |
30:54 | 84 | Time on Field | 104 | 28:18 |
70.80 | 116 | Number of Plays | 38 | 69.00 |
4.56 | 24 | Yards Per Play | 130 | 4.58 |
Scoring
HOU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OKST Offense |
---|---|---|---|---|
17.60 | 29 | Points Scored | 130 | 16.40 |
4.40 | 59 | First Quarter | 90 | 5.40 |
6.80 | 59 | Second Quarter | 122 | 4.40 |
1.20 | 6 | Third Quarter | 133 | 2.00 |
5.20 | 48 | Fourth Quarter | 107 | 4.60 |
Passing
HOU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OKST Offense |
---|---|---|---|---|
181.20 | 33 | Passing Yards | 113 | 175.40 |
30.80 | 70 | Pass Attempts | 47 | 33.00 |
19.00 | 74 | Pass Completions | 86 | 18.20 |
2.20 | 52 | Sacks | 87 | 2.00 |
14.20 | 71 | Sack Yards | 63 | 11.80 |
9.54 | 11 | Yards Per Pass | 125 | 9.64 |
Rushing
HOU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OKST Offense |
---|---|---|---|---|
141.60 | 65 | Rushing Yards | 93 | 140.40 |
40.00 | 113 | Rush Attempts | 66 | 36.00 |
3.54 | 41 | Yards Per Rush | 95 | 3.90 |
Turn Overs
HOU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OKST Offense |
---|---|---|---|---|
1.00 | 35 | Interceptions | 61 | 0.60 |
2.00 | 1 | Fumbles | 27 | 0.60 |
0.40 | 79 | Fumbles Lost | 32 | 0.20 |
1.40 | 48 | Total Turnovers | 31 | 0.80 |
5.40 | 90 | Penalties | 55 | 5.60 |
41.40 | 107 | Penalty Yards | 72 | 55.00 |
Drives & Special Teams
HOU Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OKST Offense |
---|---|---|---|---|
30:54 | 84 | Time on Field | 104 | 28:18 |
70.80 | 116 | Number of Plays | 38 | 69.00 |
4.56 | 24 | Yards Per Play | 130 | 4.58 |
6.00 | 14 | Punts | 134 | 6.60 |
41.39 | 43 | Punt Average | 46 | 44.80 |
90.40 | 129 | Return Yards | 94 | 45.60 |
✅ Our CFB Week 7 Pick: Houston Cougars
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