Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars 12/18/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
The Oklahoma State Cowboys of the Big 12 Conference will meet with the #14 Houston Cougars of the American Athletic Conference in NCAAB action in Dickies Arena Fort Worth, TX, on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 7:00 PM (EST).
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are performing well to start the season, going 7-3. So far, they are headed by junior guard Avery Anderson III, which will help them develop during the regular season. They are returning from a 98-93 overtime victory at home over the Cleveland State Vikings.
The main issue was that they permitted the Vikings to shoot 50.7 percent throughout the contest. Senior guard Bryce Williams (11.4 ppg) led their scoring production in the game, tallying 29 points and being one of two players to score 20 or more points.
The defense has to step up more regularly, as they permit 38.9 percent of shots to fall against them and surrender 65.9 points per game, ranking 93rd in the country. They will need to play even stronger defensively if they are to win.
- The University of Houston Cougars is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 matches.
- Houston is 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches this season.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 matches in the Big 12 Conference.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars Predictions 12/18/2021
The Houston Cougars are 9-2 to start the season. So far, they are headed by junior guard Marcus Sasser, which will help them grow during the regular season. They are returning from a 71-56 victory over the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at home.
The most serious issue was that they permitted the Ragin Cajuns to shoot 35.7 percent from deep throughout the contest.
Senior center Josh Carlton (9.4 ppg) topped their scoring effort in the game, earning 17 points and being one of five players to finish with double figures.
The defense has to step up more regularly, as they permit 36.9 percent of shots to fall against them and surrender 56.4 points per game, ranking seventh in the country. If they want to succeed here, they must continue to improve defensively.
- The University of Oklahoma State Cowboys is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches.
- Oklahoma State is 6-2 SU in their last 8 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 9 of Oklahoma State’s last 10 matches in the American Athletic Conference.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs #14 Houston Cougars. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #14 Houston Cougars. The Houston Cougars are oppressive on defense, ranking sixth in the country in scoring defense.
Guard Chris Harris Jr (knee) is out for Oklahoma State, while guard Bryce Thompson (undisclosed) is classified as uncertain, while the Cougars are without center Kiyron Powell (redshirt) and guard Ramon Walker Jr (hand).
The Cowboys are 4-6 against the spread this year, while the Cougars are 7-4, so take the Houston Cougars to cover the spread in this neutral-site matchup. The #14 Houston Cougars will win and cover to a predicted score of 84-72, and the total stays under.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Houston Cougars 12/18/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Dickies Arena Fort Worth, TX
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2021
TV: ESPNU
NCAAB Odds: Houston Cougars -10
NCAAB Totals: 156