"Houston averages 77.5 points per game (142nd in college basketball) while giving up 62.3 per outing (second in college basketball). It has a +455 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 15.2 points per game. The 77.5 points the Cougars average are 5.0 fewer than the Cowboys give up."
"Houston connects on 8.8 three-pointers per game (99th in college basketball), 2.1 more than its opponents (6.7). The Cougars score 80.3 points per game in home games, compared to 71.9 points per game in away games, a difference of 8.4 points per contest."
"Oklahoma State puts up 84.2 points per game (25th in college basketball) while giving up 82.5 per outing (350th in college basketball). It has a +50 scoring differential and outscores opponents by a minimal margin."
Houston (25-5, 13-4 Big 12) travels to face Oklahoma State (18-12, 6-11 Big 12) on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET at Gallagher-Iba Arena, broadcast on CBS. Houston recently defeated Baylor 77-64 with Kingston Flemings scoring 21 points, while Oklahoma State beat UCF 111-104 in overtime with Anthony Roy contributing 27 points. Houston averages 77.5 points per game while allowing 62.3, ranking second nationally in defense with a +455 scoring differential. Oklahoma State scores 84.2 points per game but allows 82.5, ranking 350th in defense. Houston shoots 8.8 three-pointers per game compared to Oklahoma State's 6.7.
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