Looking for #18 Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. #20 Houston Cougars betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Oklahoma State vs. Houston Best Picks Today
- Oklahoma State +4.5 (-110): Oklahoma State draws 69% of Point Spread bets and 97% of the handle, an overwhelming share of the money on the road underdog.
- Over 62.5 (-110): The Over has 86% of bets and all of the tracked handle, and the two offenses average a combined 78.2 points per game.
- Wyatt Young Receiving Yards 80+ (+119): Young leads Oklahoma State with 462 receiving yards in five games, an average of 92.4 yards per game.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Venue | TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX |
| TV | FOX |
Oklahoma State vs. Houston Odds
| Market | Cougars (Home) | Cowboys (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | -4.5 (-110) | +4.5 (-110) |
| Total | Over 62.5 (-110) | Under 62.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -192 | +160 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Houston -4.5 | 31% | 3% |
| Point Spread | Oklahoma State +4.5 | 69% | 97% |
| Total | Over 62.5 | 86% | 100% |
| Total | Under 62.5 | 14% | 0% |
| Moneyline | Houston | 22% | 7% |
| Moneyline | Oklahoma State | 78% | 93% |
The biggest gap is on the Point Spread, where Oklahoma State +4.5 draws 69% of bets but 97% of the handle. The money is just as one-sided on the Oklahoma State Moneyline and the Over.
QB Matchup
| Stat | Conner Weigman (HOU) | Drew Mestemaker (OKST) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-1 | 4-1 |
| Comp% | 66.7% | 67.5% |
| Pass YPG | 238.0 | 315.0 |
| TD/INT | 15/1 | 13/5 |
| Passer Rating | 168.2 | 165.2 |
Team Comparison
| Stat | HOU | OKST |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 40.0 | 38.2 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 19.2 | 21.4 |
| Yards/Game | 481.8 | 521.4 |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 322.3 | 328.8 |
| 3rd Down % | 62.7% | 33.9% |
| Turnovers | 4 | 9 |
Key Matchup Numbers
- One-sided money on Oklahoma State: The Cowboys hold 97% of the Point Spread handle and 93% of the Moneyline handle as a road underdog.
- Houston’s third-down efficiency: Houston converts 62.7% of its third downs, while Oklahoma State converts 33.9%. Oklahoma State’s defense holds opponents to 31.0% on third down.
- Mestemaker’s volume: Drew Mestemaker averages 315.0 passing yards per game, and Oklahoma State gains 521.4 total yards per game, the most of either team.
- Turnover margin: Oklahoma State has nine turnovers in five games, while Houston has four in six games and Conner Weigman has thrown one interception.
DraftKings Player Props
- Wyatt Young (OKST) Receiving Yards 80+ (+119): plus money below his 92.4 receiving yards per game
- Drew Mestemaker (OKST) Passing Yards 283+ (-119): priced below his 315.0 passing yards per game
- Caleb Hawkins (OKST) Rushing Yards 100+ (+125): Oklahoma State’s leading rusher has 524 yards on 106 carries in five games
- Patrick Overmyer (HOU) Receiving Yards 70+ (-102): Houston’s leading receiver has 400 yards and six touchdowns on 33 catches
FAQs
What are the Oklahoma State vs. Houston odds this week?
Houston is a 4.5-point home favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Houston -4.5 (-110). The Total is set at 62.5, and Houston is -192 on the Moneyline, while Oklahoma State is +160.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.