Yes, you can apply in the next cycle. As long as you can file your petition within the first couple of days you should be fine, even if there is a lottery you would have the additional benefit of Masters quota.
The difficult part is you won't be able work after Feb 7 until Oct 1,2013, so the question is would your employer be willing to wait for 8 months.I am assuming you are not elgible for a STEM extension or have already exhausted the option else you might be better off trying for one.
