The Oklahoma State Cowboys go for a fourth straight win when they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders for a Big 12 contest on Wednesday night. The Cowboys moved to .500 in league play when they topped TCU on Saturday, putting them currently in seventh place in the Big 12 college basketball standings, a half-game behind the Horned Frogs.
Texas Tech had a two-game winning streak ended with a blowout loss to Baylor on Saturday and sits in last place in the conference, trailing ninth-place Oklahoma by a game. Despite their lack of stature in the Big 12 standings, these teams should provide one of the more entertaining NCAA basketball games today.
Let’s take a closer look at the contest so we can determine which Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State odds are worth betting on.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Odds
A look at the Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State odds shows the host Cowboys getting the edge to get the win. Oklahoma State is giving six points to the visiting Red Raiders, with both bets sitting at -110 odds.
On the moneyline, the NCAAB odds have Oklahoma State listed at -250, while Texas Tech is at +205. If you want to bet on the over/under when making your NCAAB picks, the number is set at 134½ points.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Matchup Information
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Location of the Game: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 8:00 PM ET
How to Watch: Big 12 Network/ESPN+
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The college basketball injury report for the Red Raiders may tell a lot about Wednesday’s game, as a pair of double-figure scorers are questionable for the contest. Freshman guard Pop Isaacs is considered questionable after not playing since January 25 due to an ankle injury. He averages 11.6 points per game this season.
Senior forward Fardaws Aimaq has played in just three games this season for the Red Raiders, all in January. He’s been held out of the last four contests with a foot injury, and he’s listed as questionable for this one as well. Aimaq is averaging 10.0 points per game this season.
The Texas Tech Raider stats have senior forward Kevin Obanor leading the way in both scoring (15.3 points) and rebounding (6.3). Obanor had scored at least 20 points in three straight contests before managing just six points in Saturday’s loss at Baylor.
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Oklahoma State Cowboys games lately have been seeing the team come out on top, and that’s thanks to a defense that is allowing just 63.5 points per game. In the first two games of the team’s current winning streak, they gave up just 60 and 61 points to Ole Miss and Oklahoma, respectively, before allowing 73 to TCU on Saturday.
Senior forward Kalib Boone has been one of the more consistent college basketball players for the Cowboys, averaging a team-high 12.2 points along with 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. He’s shooting 61.5% from the floor and is a presence in the paint on both ends of the floor.
Senior guard Avery Anderson III has been an all-around threat for the Cowboys and one of the reasons they’re considered a possible bet to be one of the March Madness picks by the NCAA Tournament Committee. Anderson is averaging 11.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.5 steals per contest.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Picks
Looking at the Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State odds, it’s hard to look at the over as a possible good bet. These two NCAA basketball teams aren’t explosive offensively, and the Red Raiders are possibly lacking a pair of double-figure scorers against a very strong defense of the Cowboys. Taking under 134½ points is the way to go with this bet when making your NCAAB picks.
The NCAAB schedule also has these two teams playing in the final game of the regular season. By that point, the Cowboys may really need the win to solidify their chance at the Big Dance.
They’ll help that cause on Wednesday night, however, winning both straight up and against the point spread of six points. Take Oklahoma State to win easily at home.
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