Houston Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers Prediction & Picks: Don't Miss These Odds

I'm picking the Oregon State Beavers to win against the Houston Cougars. Oregon State has been playing really well lately, and they're not afraid of a challenge, especially on the road. The Cougars have had some trouble with their defense, which could give Oregon State's offense a chance to shine. While this is a tough matchup, our numbers suggest Oregon State has a good chance to pull off the upset. Just remember, anything can happen in college football, so it's not a sure thing. It was priced at +860 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $96 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Under 51 Total Points (-108)

In the college football game between the Houston Cougars and Oregon State Beavers, I like the bet on the total points being under 51. Both teams have solid defenses that can make it tough for offenses to score. Houston is at home, but Oregon State has been playing well, too. Our numbers suggest a combined score of around 46, which gives us a good chance for this bet. It's not a guarantee, but with both teams possibly struggling to rack up points, this could be a smart pick. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Houston Cougars v Oregon State Beavers. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.