The Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-8, 2-5 Big 12) and No. 25 Texas Tech Red Raiders (14-4, 5-2) meet Sunday. Tip-off from United Supermarkets Arena is at 3 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Oklahoma State vs. Texas Techodds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Oklahoma State has lost 3 of its last 4 games and is coming off a 92-78 home loss to Arizona Tuesday, failing to cover as an 8.5-point underdog with the Over (153) cashing.
The Red Raiders are No. 25 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. They are riding a 3-game winning streak and have won 5 of their last 6. They last played Tuesday, an 81-71 win at Cincinnati, covering as 1.5-point favorites with the Over (134) cashing.
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Oklahoma State at Texas Tech odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Oklahoma State +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | Texas Tech -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Oklahoma State +18.5 (-110) | Texas Tech -18.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Oklahoma State at Texas Tech picks and predictions
Prediction
Texas Tech 85, Oklahoma State 65
Moneyline
The odds suggest that there is almost no chance of the Cowboys (+1100) getting an upset. They are 2-3 on the road, while the Red Raiders are 9-2 at home.
Texas Tech swept the season series last year.
F JT Toppin has put up consecutive 20-point games for Texas Tech.
Expect the favorites to win. Don’t bet them at -2500, though, as you only win $4 for every $100 wagered.
PASS.
Against the spread
Since conference play began, Texas Tech’s only win by more than 18 points was a 93-65 victory at Utah.
All 5 of Oklahoma State’s conference losses are by double digits, but only 2 are by more than 18 points. However, the Cowboys have not covered the spread in a conference loss yet this season, and the Red Raiders have covered the spread in 4 of their 5 conference wins.
BET TEXAS TECH -18.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Texas Tech is averaging 77.7 points per game in conference play. Four of its 7 conference games have had totals above 147 points.
The Cowboys have allowed 83 or more points in their last 3 conference losses. All have surpassed 147 total points.
These teams combined for 163 total points scored the last time they faced one another in Lubbock — a 90-73 Texas Tech win Jan. 9, 2024.
BET OVER 147.5 (-105).
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