Oklahoma State Cowboys take on the UConn Huskies for what should be one of the best NCAA basketball games today.
These have been two of the most storied franchises in college basketball history and that’s going to make for one exciting game on Thursday night.
The UConn Huskies even come in as the current #8 ranked team in the country as coach Hurley has done an incredible job with the program this season.
Oklahoma State, on the other hand, is also an above-average team despite two losses on the year and sitting at 6-2.
Let’s break this game down with our Oklahoma State vs UConn game prediction and find the best bet.
Matchup Preview
This is going to be an interesting game as the Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball record doesn’t come in as good as UConn’s.
However, as we’ve seen in the past, Oklahoma state has the ability to beat anybody in the country on any given night and that’s important for our Oklahoma State vs UConn game prediction.
The college basketball standings might be favoring the UConn Huskies at the moment, but Oklahoma State still has more than enough to get the job done.
Oklahoma State vs. UConn Odds Breakdown
The UConn Huskies odds in this game are actually going to favor UConn at -10 on the spread line.
Although the Huskies have been an incredible team to start the season and have some of the best college basketball players in the country, giving 10 points against a team like Oklahoma state is a bit questionable and we might have to jump over the Cowboys in this game.
Furthermore, UConn comes into this one at -520 on the money line and Oklahoma State comes in at + 410. The over/under in this game is currently slotted at 138.5.
These NCAAB odds might be a tad questionable, so we’re going to have to continue breaking this game down if we want to find the best possible analysis for our Oklahoma State vs UConn game prediction.
The college basketball injury report is also clean for both sides.
Oklahoma State vs. UConn Betting Preview
Oklahoma State Preview
Although the Oklahoma State Cowboys might not be getting the same type of love as the UConn Huskies for this game, this team is one of the best NCAA basketball teams in America when they’re at their best.
This is going to be a tough game for UConn to win, despite the 10-point spread.
Oklahoma State has impressive wins on the season against teams like Texas Arlington, Tulsa, and some other impressive opponents.
Top Players
There are a few factors in this game, but if Oklahoma State’s top college basketball players don’t come out and do their thing, there’s a good chance that the UConn Huskies are going to win this game with ease.
This is all going to be about which guys can come out and play the best on both sides of the basketball, so Oklahoma State needs their guys to get going. This is the toughest game on their NCAAB schedule.
UConn Preview
The UConn Huskies continue to climb the college basketball standings and it’s been impressive what coach Hurley has been able to do with the Huskies.
UConn is typically one of the best teams in America, but hasn’t necessarily been able to show that throughout the past few years.
They have wins on the season in back-to-back games against Alabama and Iowa State. They also beat Oregon in the game before that.
UConn Offense
What they’ve been able to do on the offensive and defensive side of the basketball has been the reason why this team is in the position that they’re currently in.
Tristen Newton is one guy that has impressed me for the Huskies to start the season and if he can continue doing what he’s been able to do, I think that UConn can even potentially win this game by more than 10 points and cover that 10-point spread.
Oklahoma State vs. UConn Pick and Prediction
The best bet in this game is going to be taking the UConn Huskies – 10.
Although I do have some skepticism about them covering the spread because Oklahoma State is a good opponent, when looking at what Oklahoma State has done throughout the year, they don’t necessarily have that impressive win that I’m looking for.
Who to Bet On?
I think that if the UConn Huskies can come out and do what they’ve done best to start the season, this game is going to favor the Huskies and they’re going to come away with an easy win.
Although Oklahoma State can certainly win the game outright, I think that this one finishes with a 94-81 win for the UConn Huskies.
Final Score Prediction: UConn 94 – Oklahoma State 81
NCAAB Pick: UConn -10 (-100)
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