Published Mar 6, 2:21pm ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 6, 2:21pm ET
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Houston will travel to Stillwater to end their Big 12 campaign. Can the Cowboys upset the cougs?
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| Oklahoma St Cowboys | +13.5 (-110) |
| Houston Cougars | -13.5 (-110) |
Houston is 25-5 overall, 12-4 in the Big 12, and ranked #7 in the AP Poll. They are slated around a #2 seed for the big dance. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
Houston is regaining its step after a brutal slate of games. With February having them play 3 top-15 teams, they dropped three games in a row. It led to them losing their first regular-season title in the Big 12. The Cougs, however, have strung together back-to-back wins and will look to continue this into Saturday.
Oklahoma State is 18-12 overall, 6-11 in the Big 12, and 10th in the conference. The year has been up and down for the Cowboys. A NCAA Tournament birth is far from likely
OSU plays a fun style of basketball. They get up and down fast. The Cowboys are good for nearly 85 points a night. This, however, is a double-edged sword; their pace often bleeds into their defense. They give up nearly 83 a game. Can they dictate the tempo against the Cougs?
Houston vs Oklahoma State will be a typical case of, we know who will win, but by how much. We think Houston's defense will control the game. The Cowboys go as their offense goes. If points become hard to find, expect a blowout. Our pick is Houston ATS(-13.5).
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Houston ATS (-13.5)
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