The OU men's basketball team will host No. 1-ranked Houston at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Here's what you need to know about the matchup between the Sooners (19-9, 7-8 Big 12) and the Cougars (25-3, 12-3 Big 12).

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What time does OU basketball vs. Houston start?

• Date: Saturday, March 2

• Time: 7 p.m. CT

• Where: Lloyd Noble Center in Norman

The Sooners and Cougars will tip off their Big 12 college basketball game at 7 p.m. CT.

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What channel is OU vs. Houston basketball on today?

• TV: ESPN2 (COX 28/HD 721, Dish 143, DirecTV 209, U-verse 606/HD 1606)

• How to watch online: Watch ESPN (here's how to stream it live)

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Oklahoma vs. Houston betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, March 2

• Spread: Houston (-6.5)

• Over/under: 129.5

• Moneyline: OU +225 | UH -275

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