BYU (21-9) vs Oklahoma State (12-18)
Game Info: Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Marriott Center)
Betting Odds: BYU -13.5 -- Over/Under: 152.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Oklahoma State Cowboys will play the BYU Cougars in a BIG 12 game on Saturday night at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. Oklahoma State has lost four games in a row, while BYU has won two of their last three. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Oklahoma State vs BYU prediction.
Oklahoma State Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 12-18 (4-13) this year after they lost to Texas Tech by a score of 75-58 in their last game. Oklahoma State trailed 38-17 at halftime, but they did out score TT 41-37 in the second half in the loss. The Cowboys shot 37% from the field and were -4 in rebounding margin in the game. Oklahoma State has also lost to Texas, UCF, and Oklahoma during this losing streak. The Cowboys are scoring 71.3 points per game with 33.6 rebounds per game and 13.6 assists per game, while allowing 72.2 points against per game this year. Javon Small is averaging 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Oklahoma State is shooting 44.3% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this season.
BYU Preview
The BYU Cougars are 21-9 (9-8) this season after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 68-63 in their last game. BYU led 38-27 at halftime, but they were out scored 41-25 in the second half for the loss. The Cougars shot 39.3% from the field and were +10 in rebounding margin in the game. BYU defeated TCU by a score of 87-75 and Kansas by a score of 76-68 in the two games prior to Iowa State. The Cougars are scoring 82.1 points per game with 40 rebounds per game and 18.7 assists per game, while allowing 69.4 points against per game this season. Jaxson Robinson is averaging 13.8 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. BYU is shooting 46.4% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this year.
Oklahoma State vs BYU Betting Prediction
BYU comes into this matchup with a 9-8 conference record and they are tied for sixth in the Big 12 with TCU. The Cougars have been very good at home and have won five straight home games. Oklahoma State is tied for last in the Big 12 with West Virginia and they have lost four games in a row. Oklahoma State did win the first meeting between these teams by a score of 93-83, but I think BYU will get revenge at home. Take the Cougars here.
David’s Pick BYU -13.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
