Texas Longhorns at Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Prediction 01/08/19

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The Texas Longhorns (10-4, 2-0 Big 12) and the Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-8, 0-2 Big 12) battle at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Longhorns look to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Texas Longhorns at Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Odds

In their last game, the Cowboys lost a tough one against the Charlotte 49ers, 66-64, while the Longhorns defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 71-59.

The Longhorns had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.577 vs. 0.411) and had a better turnover percentage (20.8 vs. 22.9). Oklahoma State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (21.6 vs. 28.5). Cameron McGriff played well for Oklahoma State, putting up 17 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Matt Coleman III played a key role for Texas with 13 points and seven assists.

This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Longhorns won 65-64. Texas’ 0.232 free throw rate was their largest strength over Oklahoma State, who had a mark of 0.190. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.

Oklahoma State might have trouble scoring as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Texas ranks 44th in defensive efficiency while the Cowboys rank 259th in offensive efficiency.

Texas vs. Oklahoma State ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Texas averages 26.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. Oklahoma State ranks 199th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
  • The Longhorns rank 27th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Cowboys rank 58th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
  • Texas ranks 121st in rebounds per game (36.6) while Oklahoma State ranks 147th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • The Longhorns rank ninth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Cowboys rank 134th (6.9).
  • Texas ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (9.4) while Oklahoma State ranks 130th (13.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (7.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
  • The Cowboys’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 0.4 for the season.