Arizona vs Oklahoma State Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks

The Arizona Wildcats are visiting the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Tuesday, January 21st at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction. We will examine:

The Oklahoma State Cowboys’ recent form and player performance

The Arizona Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Oklahoma State Cowboys

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arizona Wildcats

Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona Wildcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys

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

Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have a 10-7 record this season and are sitting in 13th place in the Big 12. The Cowboys are coming off an 83-73 win over Colorado. The Cowboys are 5-12 against the spread, and 8-9 in over/under, while having a 7-1 home record this season.

Offensively, Oklahoma State is averaging 74 points per game, which ranks 209th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.9 points per game (256th). The Cowboys shoot 42.1% from the field (311th) and 32.3% from beyond the arc (268th). The Cowboys shoot 72.5% from the free throw line (152nd) and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game (140th).

Abou Ousmane leads Oklahoma State in scoring this season, with an average of 12.7 points and a team-high 5.8 rebounds, while Marchellus Avery adds 12.2 points and 5.2 rebounds. 

Arizona Wildcats Preview

The Arizona Wildcats have an 11-6 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big 12. Arizona is coming off a 54-70 loss to Texas Tech. The Wildcats are 8-9 against the spread, and 9-8 in over/under while having a 2-2 road record.

Offensively, Arizona is averaging 82.4 points per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.7 points per game (100th). The Wildcats shoot 47.8% from the field (52nd) and 31.8% from beyond the arc (288th). The Wildcats shoot 74.8% from the free-throw line (83rd) and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game, which is the 21st-best nationally.

Caleb Love leads Arizona in scoring this season, with an average of 14.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, while Jaden Bradley adds 11.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and a team-high 3.7 assists.

Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win

• Oklahoma State has won each of its last seven games at Gallagher-Iba Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona has lost each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Oklahoma State’s last five games.

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won 35 of its last 38 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma State has lost 14 of its last 16 night games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Arizona has won the first half in each of its last six night games.

Arizona Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction

In this Arizona Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction, Arizona is coming as a -9.5 road favorites. Both teams might have similar records, but the Wildcats are better both offensively and defensively, winning by an average of 13.7 points this season. Oklahoma State is in poor form lately, as they are 2-4 in their last 6 games and 2-7 against the spread in their last 9. On the other hand, Arizona is 8-1 in their last 9 games and 5-3 against the spread. The value here lies with the road team, so take the Arizona Wildcats and lay the points on the road.