Oakland vs. Houston Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, November 12, 2025
On Tuesday, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (0-2) face off against the Houston Cougars (2-0) at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. This game will air on ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Oakland vs Houston Game Information
- November 12, 2025
- 8:00pm EST
- Fertitta Center
- ESPN+
Houston Form & Recent Results
Houston is riding the momentum of back-to-back victories heading into their next game. Most recently, they secured a 65-48 win over Towson, with Kingston Flemings putting up an impressive 20 points for the Cougars. This year, Emanuel Sharp has emerged as Houston’s top scorer, averaging 16.5 points per game. Right behind him is Kingston Flemings, whose strong performances have netted him a 14-point average so far. Chris Cenac Jr. has been dominant, pulling down 11.5 rebounds per game, making him the team’s leading rebounder. When it comes to playmaking, Milos Uzan has been the Cougars’ main facilitator, averaging 5.5 assists each game. Over their first two games this season, Houston has put up an average of 70 points per contest, showing they’ve picked up right where they left off as the nation’s number one team. By comparison, last season the Cougars averaged 73.7 points per game, highlighting the team’s consistent ability to score at a high level as they look to build on their winning streak. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on social for Houston with the Fliff promo code.
Oakland Form & Recent Results
Oakland heads into this matchup looking to bounce back after dropping their first two games of the season. In their recent 82-77 defeat against Purdue, Ziare Wells led the team’s offense by scoring 21 points. Wells has been Oakland’s top scorer so far this year, putting up an average of 17.5 points per game. Right behind him is Isaac Garrett, who has been averaging 15 points per game, making him the team’s second-best scoring option. Wells has also been stepping up on the glass, leading the Golden Grizzlies in rebounds with an impressive average of 9 per game. When it comes to facilitating the offense, Brody Robinson has been doing a solid job, dishing out an average of 4.5 assists per game to his teammates. Despite some strong individual performances, Oakland has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 104 points over their first two games. The Golden Grizzlies now face an uphill battle as they prepare to take on Houston, the top-ranked team in the country. For comparison, last year Oakland averaged 70.5 points per game, so they’ll be hoping to find their rhythm and improve on both ends of the court as the season progresses. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on Oakland.
Key Players
- Oakland’s Ziare Wells in first two games: 17.5 points per/g, 9 rebounds per/g
- Houston’s Emanuel Sharp in first two games: 16.5 points per/g
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- HOU -29.5; O/U 137.5
Houston vs Oakland Picks and Prediction
Oakland is about to take on what could be their toughest game of the season as they travel to Houston to play against the top-ranked Cougars on their home court. Houston, currently holding the number one spot in the rankings, will aim to keep their offense firing on all cylinders and continue their strong start by securing a third consecutive victory to open the season. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars win but fail to cover the spread, 82-60. Make sure when you place your Houston vs Oakland bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.
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