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Oklahoma St. Cowboys Face Tough Challenge in Houston Cougars Matchup

Game time: November 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: TDECU Stadium — Houston, TX

Article updated Nov 13, 1:36 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Oklahoma State (7-3 SU, 6-4 ATS, 5-2 B12) is set to face Houston (4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS, 2-5 B12) in their first meeting since 2009. Oklahoma State is tied with four teams for

Game outlook

Oklahoma State (7-3 SU, 6-4 ATS, 5-2 B12) is set to face Houston (4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS, 2-5 B12) in their first meeting since 2009. Oklahoma State is tied with four teams for second place in the Big 12, while Houston is tied with four teams near the bottom of the Big 12. Oklahoma State is the betting favorite opening at -7, with the line remaining static.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 4:00pm EST

Where: TDECU Stadium Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Cowboys -270 | Cougars +225

Spread: Cowboys -7 (-110) | Cougars +7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 59.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma St. will win straight-up is 73%.

Oklahoma St. Cowboys

Oklahoma State won five straight games before suffering a 45-3 loss to UCF on Monday. UCF was able to shut down Oklahoma State's running game, Alan Bowman threw three interceptions, and John Rhys Plumlee threw for 299 yards and three TDs while running back R.J. Harvey rushed 206 yards with three TDs. Mike Gundy remained hopeful for the remainder of the season and commented on the loss saying "We didn't play good, they played good...we just have to rally and understand the mistakes we made." Currently sitting at 7-3 (6-4 ATS), the Cowboys are still in the hunt for the Big 12 title. Offensively, they rank 49th in scoring (30.67 p/g) and 58th in defense (allowing 24.33 p/g).

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Houston Cougars Analysis

Most recently, the Cougars suffered a 24-14 defeat against last-place Cincinnati at home as a 3-point favorite, accumulating just 241 yards of offense and 102 passing yards. QB Donovan Smith has thrown six interceptions and four touchdowns in the last three games, while WR Matthew Brown (foot) is out for the season after having 38 catches for 398 yards with six TDs. The Houston Cougars have had a difficult season as they have lost three of their last four games. Their offense has been struggling, with QB Donovan Smith completing 65.3% of his passes for 2,404 yards and 20 TDs with 10 INTs. They are ranked #79 for offense and #108 for defense this season and have an overall record of 4-6 (5-5 ATS). Most recently, Houston lost to Cincinnati in an away game, suffering the absence of WR Matthew Brown due to injury. Smith has also been struggling recently, throwing six interceptions and four touchdowns in his last three games.

Cowboys' Struggles Could Leave Door Open for Houston Victory

Last week, the Cowboys may have had a letdown, but they are not as powerful as their stats may suggest. Despite Mike Gundy's impressive coaching ability, their defense was beaten last week. This could be taken advantage of by Houston, who have already beaten West Virginia at home this year and nearly defeated Texas despite a rather large point spread. The two turnovers they allowed could have made their opponents look more outstanding; it is worth considering taking the point.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Cowboys vs Cougars archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cowboys vs Cougars matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Oklahoma St. Cowboys-275 → -250Moved
  • Moneyline · Houston Cougars+225 → +210Moved
  • Spread · Oklahoma St. Cowboys-7 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Houston Cougars+7 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over59.5 (-110) → 57.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under59.5 (-110) → 57.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Oklahoma St. Cowboys
6-3 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Houston Cougars
4-6 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-11-13T06:36:45.415Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Most recently, the Cougars suffered a 24-14 defeat against last-place Cincinnati at home as a 3-point favorite, accumulating just 241 yards of offense and 102 passing yards. QB Donovan Smith has thrown six interceptions and four touchdowns in the last three games, while WR Matthew Brown (foot) is out for the season after having 38 catches for 398 yards with six TDs. The Houston Cougars have had a difficult season as they have lost three of their last four games. Their offense has been struggling, with QB Donovan Smith completing 65.3% of his passes for 2,404 yards and 20 TDs with 10 INTs. They are ranked #79 for offense and #108 for defense this season and have an overall record of 4-6 (5-5 ATS). Most recently, Houston lost to Cincinnati in an away game, suffering the absence of WR Matthew Brown due to injury. Smith has also been struggling recently, throwing six interceptions and four touchdowns in his last three games.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Oklahoma St. Cowboys defeated Houston Cougars 43-30

Oklahoma St. Cowboys defeated Houston Cougars 43-30 on November 18, 2023, a 13-point decision in the series. Oklahoma St. Cowboys' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Oklahoma St. Cowboys -6.5 (-110) spread, Oklahoma St. Cowboys covered, while the 73 combined points finished over the recorded total of 57.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • RainmanSpread · Oklahoma St. Cowboys -7 (-110)Win
  • EljefeTotal · Under 59.5 (-110)Loss
  • DoclocksSpread · Houston Cougars +7 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Oklahoma St. Cowboys -6.5 (-110)Win
  • TgodfreySpread · Oklahoma St. Cowboys -6.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Houston Cougars +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 58.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Houston Cougars +6.5 (-110)Loss