Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Prediction 02/16/19

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-15, 2-9 Big 12) will be at the Frank Erwin Special Events Center to go head-to-head with the Texas Longhorns (14-11, 6-6 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Longhorns ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Longhorns were beaten by the 18th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats, 71-64, while the Cowboys got blown out by the 15th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 78-50.

Oklahoma State did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (9-12; 75.0 percent) while Texas had a free throw rate of 0.383 (above their season average of 0.211). Texas rallied around Kerwin Roach II, who put up 17 points and eight rebounds. Cameron McGriff played a pivotal role for Oklahoma State with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Lindy Waters III led the Cowboys to a 61-58 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 19 points. Oklahoma State won the rebounding battle. The Cowboys had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 23) and total rebounds (38 vs. 30).

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Texas currently ranks 283rd in possessions per game (67.2) and Oklahoma State is 315th (66.4).

Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Longhorns Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Texas averages 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. Oklahoma State ranks 253rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
  • The Longhorns average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 56th in the nation. The Cowboys rank 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Longhorns rank 34th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Cowboys rank 156th (13.7).
  • Texas ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Oklahoma State ranks 106th (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
  • The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 2.7 for the season.