Oklahoma State vs BYU Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and BYU Cougars meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Marriott Center. Here’s an Oklahoma State vs BYU Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma State vs BYU Pick.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys beat Kansas State, lost to Utah, and they play Colorado, Arizona, and Texas Tech next. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 73.7 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Marchelus Avery is averaging 12.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Abou Ousmane is averaging 12.6 points and 5.8 rebounds. Bryce Thompson is dishing 1.6 assists and Brandon Newman is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The BYU Cougars lost to TCU and Texas Tech, and they play Utah, Colorado, and Cincinnati next. The BYU Cougars are averaging 80.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 66.5 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Richie Saunders is averaging 13.9 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Egor Demin is averaging 11.1 points and 5.9 assists. Kanon Catchings is grabbing 3.3 rebounds and Fousseyni Traore is dishing 2 assists. The BYU Cougars are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The BYU Cougars are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game.

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won 13 of its last 14 games at Marriott Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma State has lost each of its last eight Tuesday night road games against Conference opponents.
• Oklahoma State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents.

Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win

• BYU has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• Oklahoma State has won six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Oklahoma State’s last eight games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of BYU’s last four games has produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• BYU ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.1).
• BYU ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.3).
• Oklahoma State ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.4).
• Oklahoma State ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.6%).

Oklahoma State vs BYU Injury Report

The BYU Cougars don’t have a player listed on their injury report. The Oklahoma State Cowboys will be without Andrija Vukovic.

Oklahoma State vs BYU Prediction

The BYU Cougars aren’t as good as they’ve been in years past, but this game has everything to do with Oklahoma State not being able to rise up in competition. Oklahoma State is 0-5 SU and ATS in its last five games as an underdog, and 1-9 SU and ATS in its last 10 games overall as an underdog. Basically, when you see Oklahoma State as a dog, you fade them. It’s that simple. The BYU Cougars are also 8-1 SU at home, and OK State just doesn’t have the horses offensively to respond to a BYU offense that’s up there with some of the best. BYU is a top-100 team in points per game, offensive field goal percentage, and offensive three-point percentage. I’ll lay the chalk with BYU at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: BYU -13.5