West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Prediction 01/06/20

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It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the 16th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers (11-2, 0-1 Big 12) head to Oklahoma State to take on the Cowboys (9-4, 0-1 Big 12). Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, January 6, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN2.

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Cowboys lost big to the 22nd-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 85-50, while the Mountaineers lost to the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 60-53.

West Virginia had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 38.0) while Oklahoma State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 29.6). Lindy Waters III played a pivotal role for Oklahoma State with 13 points. West Virginia was lifted by Oscar Tshiebwe, who put up 17 points and 17 rebounds.

The Cowboys dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Oklahoma State won 85-77. Oklahoma State’s 0.233 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over West Virginia, who had a mark of 0.092. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Baskets could be hard to come by as two of the NCAA’s premier defenses square off. Oklahoma State ranks 47th in defensive efficiency (90.4) and West Virginia is 20th (87.1).

West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • West Virginia averages 42.2 rebounds per game, which ranks eighth in the NCAA. Oklahoma State ranks 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
  • The Cowboys rank 65th in steals per game (7.6) while the Mountaineers rank 157th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • West Virginia averages 4.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 46th in the NCAA. Oklahoma State ranks 68th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
  • The Mountaineers rank 94th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while the Cowboys rank 239th (25.6).
  • West Virginia ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (8.8) while Oklahoma State ranks 118th (12.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 11.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (3.8 above their season average).