Since their heartbreaking loss to NC State in the 1984 national championship game, Houston has been missing. Head coach Guy Lewis and Phi Slama Jama were an amazing team for the college basketball odds. It has been a long 37 years for Cougar fans, but their wilderness years can end Monday Night. Houston will face an upstart Oregon State team. Indeed, the Beavers epitomize what March Madness is all about. Oregon State remains overlooked by the masses. And with metrics indicating midnight may strike for Cinderella. Now, Oregon State faces their most formidable March Madness opponent against the Cougars.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Houston Cougars Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, March 29, 2021, 7:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Oregon State vs. Houston TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Oregon State | +7½ (-110) | 129 (-110) | +290 |  |
| Houston | -7½ (-110) | 129 (-110) | -350 | |
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Oregon State Beavers vs. Houston Cougars SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, Houston should get a sportsbook price break. Cause by Oregon State attracting new public attention.
Oregon State Beavers Team Overview
Oregon State brings a record of 20-12 straight up, 21-9-1 against the spread, and 18-13 over the total. In sum, the Beavers rank 213th out of 350 teams for scoring offense and 116th for points allowed. Oregon State has covered six straight games. Four of their six matchups went over the total. Oregon State is coming off a 65-58 win and cover against Loyola Chicago. So too, did the game go under 125.5.
Houston Cougars Team Overview
Overall, Houston is 27-3 straight up, 20-9 against the spread, and 14-15 under the total. And the Cougars have covered four of their last six. Three of their last five have gone over the total. Houston ranks 53rd out of 350 teams for scoring offense and 2nd for points allowed. Accordingly, the Cougars covered a 62-46 win over Syracuse. Under the total of 141 saw the payout window as well.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Houston Cougars Betting Trends
- Oregon State is 16-5 against the spread when getting points
- OSU is 5-3 on the board in non-conference games
- The Beavers have covered six straight neutral site games
- OSU has gotten the money five consecutive times against ranked teams
- Oregon State is 4-2 over the total on neutral courts
- The Beavers are 13-8 to the over as dogs
- OSU is 4-4 over and under in non-conference games
- Oregon State is 3-2 over the spread against ranked opponents
- The Beavers are 4-2 over the total on neutral courts
- UH is 19-9 against the spread as a favorite
- On neutral courts, Houston is 5-2 vs. the odds
- In non-conference action, the Cougars are 6-3 vs. the line
- Following a win, Houston is 16-9 vs. the spread
- As chalk, Houston is 14-14 over and under
- The Cougars are 4-5 to the under in non-conference games
- Houston is 4-5 under the number on neutral courts
- Following a win, the Cougars are 12-13 to the under
Oregon State won and covered the last game between these teams. So too, did that game go under the total.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Houston Cougars SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, Houston has shown good value with the College basketball odds as chalk. Further, the Cougars have championship metrics.
Oregon State vs. Houston SBG Best Bet: Houston Cougars.