Oklahoma State vs Florida Atlantic Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/21/24

In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs Florida Atlantic prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 21st at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 3-0 this year after they defeated SIU by a score of 85-78 in their last game. Oklahoma State led 38-37 at the half, but they were able to score 47 points in the second half to secure the win. The Cowboys shot 47.7% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Abou Ousmane led Okie State with 18 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that win, the Cowboys defeated St. Thomas and Green Bay to start the season undefeated. Oklahoma State has scored 84.7 points per game and they have allowed 75 points per game, while also averaging 37.7 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Abou Ousmane is averaging 17 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Oklahoma State is shooting 44.8% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 37.5% on three-pointers this year. Oklahoma State will take on Tulsa and Seton Hall after this one.

Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview

The Florida Atlantic Owls are 3-2 this season after they defeated Liberty in overtime by a score of 77-74 in their last game. Florida Atlantic held Liberty to just 25 points in the second half to force overtime, where they were able to escape with the win. The Owls shot 50.8% from the field, 38.1% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Matas Vokietaitis led FAU with 17 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Owls lost to Charleston by a score of 119-116 and UCF by a score of 100-94. Florida Atlantic has scored 96.6 points per game and they have allowed 81.2 points per game, while also averaging 40 rebounds and 19 assists per game this season. Kaleb Glenn is averaging 16.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game, while FAU is shooting 50.7% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 43.6% on three-pointers this year. FAU will play against FGCU, FIU, Jacksonville, and Texas State following this game.

Why Florida Atlantic will beat Oklahoma State

• Florida Atlantic has won each of its last five games after coming off overtime.
• Oklahoma State has lost each of its last three day games played at neutral venues.
• Oklahoma State has lost the first half in each of its last three day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Oklahoma State vs Florida Atlantic Prediction 

Oklahoma State comes into this matchup with a 3-0 record, but they struggled to get by SIU and St. Thomas in their last two games. The Cowboys are shooting just 44.8% from the field, but they are scoring over 84 points per game. Florida Atlantic is shooting over 50% from the field and they are scoring 96.6 points per game, but they have also allowed 100+ points in two of their last three games. The Owls have been involved in some very high-scoring games this season and I think their offense could put some pressure on Oklahoma State. Take the Owls and the points here. 

David Racey's Pick: Florida Atlantic +1.5