The undefeated Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-0) try to stay unbeaten when they square off against the Yale Bulldogs (2-1) at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Action starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Cowboys easily got past the Charleston Cougars, 73-54, while the Bulldogs lost to the San Francisco Dons, 84-79.
Oklahoma State played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.602 and a turnover percentage of 16.0. For those same stats, Charleston put up marks of 0.375 and 19.2, respectively. Yale, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (21-28; 75.0 percent). Thomas Dziagwa fueled Oklahoma State with 21 points. Paul Atkinson, meanwhile had a good outing for Yale, contributing 22 points and eight rebounds.
Oklahoma State might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Yale ranks 77th in defensive efficiency while the Cowboys rank 236th in offensive efficiency. It will also be a showdown of contrasting tempos as the up-and-down Bulldogs rank 32nd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Cowboys rank 284th.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Yale ranks 29th in rebounds per game (38.8) while Oklahoma State ranks 215th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Cowboys rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Oklahoma State averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 187th in the NCAA. Yale ranks 221st in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 13th in assists per game (16.7) while the Cowboys rank 179th (13.2).
- Oklahoma State averages 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 128th in the nation. Yale ranks 241st in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).