Oklahoma State at Texas Tech: 11/20/21 College Football Picks and Prediction

Defensively, Oklahoma State is holding their opponents to an average of 16.4 ppg on 276.6 total yards per game (188.2 passing yds/g; 88.4 rushing yds/g).

The Texas Tech Red Raiders snapped their 2-game losing streak and improved to 6-4 on the season after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones, 41-38, this past Saturday. Texas Tech allowed Iowa State to fight back from a 10-point deficit to tie the game with just 1:00 minute left in the 4th quarter, however, the Red Raiders were able to quicky drive it down the field in the ensuing possession and won in dramatic fashion with a 62-yard FG as time expired. Texas Tech outgained Iowa State by a 529-445 margin and won the turnover battle by a 2-1 margin in the victory. Leading the way for the Red Raiders was QB Donovan Smith who completed 25 of 32 passes for 322 yards, 3 TD, & 1 INT while also rushing for 50 yards.

On the season, Texas Tech is averaging 33.6 ppg on 440.6 total yards per game (274.7 passing yds/g; 165.9 rushing yds/g). Offensively, Texas Tech has been led by their backfield duo of Tahj Brooks (54 att, 420 yards, 5 TD) & SaRodorick Thompson (88 att, 419 yards, 9 TD). QB Donovan Smith has completed 78.0% of his passes for 584 yards, 4 TD, & 2 INT while also rushing for 144 yards & 2 TD. The top receiving threats for the Red Raiders have been Erik Ezukanma (44 rec, 685 yards, 4 TD), Kaylon Geiger Sr. (36 att, 472 yards, TD), & Myles Price (33 rec, 449 yards, 2 TD).

Defensively, Texas Tech is allowing their opponents to average 33.5 ppg on 406.9 total yards per game (270.4 passing yds/g; 136.5 rushing yds/g).

The Cowboys are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games overall and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Red Raiders are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win and 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

Texas Tech was impressive against a very solid Iowa State defense, however, the Cowboys have been outstanding this season defensively, currently ranking 8th in scoring defense & 6th in rushing defense and have held their last three opponents to just a combined 23 points. Texas Tech has really struggled defensively this season and between the fact that I think that they will have their hands full with the Cowboys rushing attack and that Oklahoma State has been great ATS on the road this season, I think the play here is to take Oklahoma State to cover this road spread. Good Luck!