Utah vs Oklahoma State Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Utah Utes are visiting the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, February 1st at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Utah Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction. We will examine:

The Oklahoma State Cowboys’ recent form and player performance

The Utah Utes’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Oklahoma State Cowboys

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Utah Utes

Recent betting trends in games played between Utah Utes and Oklahoma State Cowboys

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Utah Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys game

Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have a 10-10 record this season and are sitting in 15th place in the Big 12. The Cowboys are coming off a 57-85 loss to Kansas State. The Cowboys are 6-14 against the spread, and 9-11 in over/under while having a 7-2 home record this season.

Offensively, Oklahoma State is averaging 72.5 points per game, which ranks 239th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.9 points per game (276th). The Cowboys shoot 42.3% from the field (311th) and 32.6% from beyond the arc (249th). The Cowboys shoot 72.2% from the free throw line (173rd) and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game (184th).

Marchellus Avery leads Oklahoma State in scoring this season, with an average of 12.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Abou Ousmane adds 11.9 points and a team-high 5.9 rebounds. 

Utah Utes Preview

The Utah Utes have a 12-8 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big 12. Utah is coming off a 69-66 win over Cincinnati. The Utes are 10-10 against the spread, and 8-12 in over/under while having a 1-3 road record.

Offensively, Utah is averaging 76.5 points per game, which ranks 127th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.1 points per game (134th). The Utes shoot 46.2% from the field (109th) and 33.9% from beyond the arc (188th). The Utes shoot 62.6% from the free-throw line (358th) and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game, which is the 25th-best in the nation. Utah will meet Colorado, West Virginia, Cincinnati, and Kansas after this game.

Gabe Madsen leads Utah in scoring, with an average of 15 points, while Ezra Ausar adds 11.1 points and 4.6 rebounds.

Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win

• Oklahoma State has won 15 of its last 16 day games at Gallagher-Iba Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Utah has lost five of its last six day games.
• Oklahoma State has won the first half in 23 of its last 24 day games at Gallagher-Iba Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Utah Utes will win

• Oklahoma State has lost 13 of its last 15 games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Utah has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma State has lost the first half in 11 of its last 13 games against the Big 12 Conference.

Utah Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Head-to-Head

Both teams are tied 1-1 in wins in their two previous meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Utah won 83-62 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

Utah Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction

In this Utah Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction, Oklahoma State is coming as -1 home favorites. Utah should be favored in this spot, as they have a better record and are better both offensively and defensively than Oklahoma State. The Utes destroyed the Cowboys by 21 points in their previous meeting this season, and the hosts are just 1-5 in their last 6 games. Take the Utah Utes and lay the points on the road.