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Texas Tech Red Raiders Look to Secure Victory Against Tough Oklahoma State Cowboys in Big 12 Showdown

In a Big 12 showdown on Saturday, the Texas Tech Red Raiders (19-5) will face off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (12-12). The Red Raiders are coming off a home win against Arizona State, while the Cowboys suffered a road loss to TCU. Texas Tech previously defeated Oklahoma State 64-54 at home. The Red Raiders are favored to win by 9 points according to current betting lines. Can Oklahoma State pull off an upset victory? Stay tuned for our prediction and more NCAAB picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Raiders -405 | Cowboys +315
• Spread: Red Raiders -9 (-110) | Cowboys +9 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas Tech will win straight-up is 80%.

Texas Tech vs Oklahoma St. Stats

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are currently seeking their 11th conference win of the season, as they stand at 10-3 in conference play. They have been performing well, going 8-2 in their past ten games. The team is ranked ninth in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and has a power ranking of 38. On offense, they are averaging 82 points per game, shooting 48.18% from the field, and 38.06% from three-point range. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 67.5 points per game and holding opponents to 42.24% shooting. The Red Raiders have some key players, including Chance McMillian and JT Toppin who have been performing well. Overall, Texas Tech is ranked 25th in offense, 63rd in defense, and has a record of 19-5 for the season.

Oklahoma St. Cowboys Analysis

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are currently seeking their fifth conference win after a competitive stretch of games. Despite a recent narrow defeat against TCU, the team has shown improvement with wins against Utah and Arizona State. Senior forward Marchelus Avery has been a key player, averaging 12.2 PPG and connecting on 50% of his field goals in recent performances. Additionally, senior forward Abou Ousmane and senior guard Bryce Thompson have also made significant contributions to the team. The Cowboys have covered the spread in four of their past five games and are currently ranked 98th in the country by Ken Pomeroy. Offensively, they are averaging 72.9 points per game and shooting 42.86% from the field. Defensively, the Cowboys are allowing an average of 74.5 points per game and 46.37% field goal percentage. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 294 and a record of 12-12 (10-14 ATS).

Oklahoma State poses formidable challenge to Texas Tech with strong 9-2 record at home

The Texas Tech Red Raiders boast a strong team, however, Oklahoma State presents a formidable challenge at home with a impressive 9-2 record. Having secured victories in four of their last five conference home games and maintaining a 3-1 record in their recent games, the Cowboys have demonstrated their competitive edge. Despite a single loss during this stretch against Houston on the road, they managed to cover the spread in that game. Additionally, Oklahoma State displays a solid defense that enables them to remain competitive. Their defensive efficiency is highlighted by allowing only 4.8 points less per 100 possessions in comparison to the Red Raiders. In the initial encounter with Texas Tech, the Cowboys effectively limited their shooting opportunities to 44%, with a mere 30.8% from beyond the arc, solidifying their capability to control the game on the road.

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