Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-4) vs Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 8:00 pm (Jones AT&T Stadium)
Betting Odds: Texas Tech Red Raiders +11.5 -- Over/Under: 56 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The 9th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys will travel to Jones AT&T Stadium to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders this Saturday night in College Football action.
The 9th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys won their 3rd straight game and improved to 9-1 on the season after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs, 63-17, this past Saturday. Oklahoma State dominated TCU on both ends of the field and had no trouble securing the victory after going into halftime with a 28-3 lead. Oklahoma State outgained TCU by a 682-273 margin and had 35 first downs in the victory. Leading the way for the Cowboys was the RB duo of Dominic Richardson & Jaylen Warren who combined for 247 rushing yards & 5 TD on 29 carries.
On the season, Oklahoma State is averaging 32.2 ppg on 412.4 total yards per game (215.9 passing yds/g; 196.5 rushing yds/g). Offensively, Oklahoma State has been led by RB Jaylen Warren who has 208 carries for 1041 yards & 10 TD while also hauling 16 receptions for 164 yards. QB Spencer Sanders has completed 61.7% of his passes for 1750 yards, 14 TD, & 6 INT while also rushing for 369 yards & 4 TD. The top receiving threats for the Cowboys have been Tay Martin (47 rec, 635 yards, 6 TD), Brennan Presley (35 rec, 406 yards, 5 TD), & Rashod Owens (16 rec, 232 yards. TD).
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!
Brett’s Pick Oklahoma State Cowboys -10
AUTHOR: Brett Nault
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