It will be a showdown between two exceptional defenses when the 22nd-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-3) meet the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-3) at United Supermarkets Arena. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Tech Red Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Red Raiders were victorious over the Bakersfield Roadrunners 73-58, while the Cowboys easily got past the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 82-31.
Oklahoma State dominated every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.248) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.517 (above their season average of 0.483). Southeastern Louisiana was 0.069 and 0.233, respectively, for those same stats. Texas Tech, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.297) and a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 17.2). For those same stats, Bakersfield recorded marks of 0.148 and 22.3, respectively. Texas Tech’s Kyler Edwards led the way, contributing 20 points. Oklahoma State received a boost from Yor Anei, who recorded 10 points.
The Red Raiders dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Texas Tech won 84-80. Getting to the free throw line was one of Texas Tech’s biggest strengths. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Oklahoma State had just 13. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Baskets could be hard to come by as a pair of the country’s best defenses battle. Texas Tech currently ranks 26th in defensive efficiency (87.6) and Oklahoma State is 23rd (87.4).
Oklahoma State at Texas Tech Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Tech ranks 12th in assists per game (17.3) while Oklahoma State ranks 160th (12.4).
- The Red Raiders allow the 19th-fewest blocks per game (2.3) while the Cowboys rank 54th (2.8).
- Oklahoma State ranks 60th in steals per game (7.9) while Texas Tech ranks 82nd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Red Raiders rank 95th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while the Cowboys rank 231st (25.8).
- Texas Tech ranks 69th in rebounds per game (38.6) while Oklahoma State ranks 180th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Raiders have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
- The Cowboys’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 10.2 for the season.
