No. 18 Oklahoma State heads to TDECU Stadium to face No. 20 Houston on Saturday, October 17, for a ranked Big 12 matchup kicking off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Houston is a 4.5-point home favorite, while the 62.5-point total puts scoring firmly in focus for bettors. Read on for our Oklahoma State vs. Houston best picks and predictions, including analysis of the spread, over/under and top betting opportunities for this Week 7 clash.
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College Football Week 7 Bets & Picks: Oklahoma State vs. Houston
College football betting expert Scott Bogman will provide his top picks and predictions for every week of college football action. Let’s get ready for this weekend’s games with Bogman’s best college football bets for Week 7. Check out his top college football Week 7 picks and predictions below for Oklahoma State vs. Houston.
Oklahoma State vs. Houston
The Cougars have been solid on both sides of the ball, but slowing down Oklahoma State's offense will be a challenge. The Cowboys have been on fire, and quarterback Drew Mestemaker is now tied for eighth in the Heisman odds at +4000. Oklahoma State ranks 24th in scoring (38.2 PPG), sixth in passing yards per game, ninth in offensive success rate and 17th in explosive play rate. The Cowboys also play fast, ranking 21st in pace among FBS teams.
Houston has been even better, ranking 15th in scoring (40 PPG), 12th in total offense, third in offensive success rate, third in points per drive, fourth in EPA per play and first in third-down conversion rate. The Cougars don't play as fast as Oklahoma State, but they still rank near the middle of the pack at 68th in pace.
This game is filled with offensive stars. Oklahoma State has wide receiver Wyatt Young and running back Caleb Hawkins alongside Mestemaker, while Houston counters with wide receiver Amare Thomas and tight end Patrick Overmyer, who have already combined for 10 touchdowns.
Neither defense is a bottom feeder, but both hover around the P4 average. The offenses are outstanding, neither team plays at a slow pace, the weather is clear and these teams have a combined 7-4 record to the Over. The total has already moved up a point since Monday, so get on the Over as soon as you can.
Pick: OVER 62.5
