Oklahoma vs Houston Basketball Picks 3-2-24

The Houston Cougars and Oklahoma Sooners face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Lloyd Noble Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Houston vs Oklahoma prediction.

Houston Looks Like a Title Contender

Houston really looks like a national title contender and they have won six games in a row. Houston faced off against Cincinnati in the last game, and the defense gave up only 59 points and they ended up winning by eight points. LJ Cryer had a strong game putting up 22 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Houston is averaging 73.9 points while their defense is giving up 56.2 points per game. The defnese is ranked 1st in the league and the defense is going to need to step up. L.J. Cryer is averaging 15.2 points while shooting 40.2 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from behind the three point line. 

Oklahoma Looks to Bounce Back

Oklahoma faced off against Iowa State in the last game and the offense scored only 45 points on the way to the 13 point defeat. Two games ago against Oklahoma State, Oklahoma needed overtime but they were able to secure the 84-82 victory. Oklahoma is averaging 75.1 points while their defense is giving up 66.9 points per game. The defense is ranked 47th in the league and they are going to need the offense to be better. Javian McCollum is averaging 13.7 points while shooting 41 percent from the field and 31.5 percent from behind the three point line. 

Houston vs Oklahoma Betting Prediction

Houston’s defense is giving up 56.2 points per game which is 1st in the league and they are going to step up in this game. Oklahoma is averaging 75.1 points per game and they are going to struggle to get the offense going here. Houston is averaging 73.9 points and they are all going to need to put up around 70 with how well their defense is going to play. L.J. Cryer is going to have a big game, and the Cougars are going to cover the spread here.