Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 12-1 (0-0) this season after they defeated Bethune-Cookman by a score of 103-77 in their last game. Oklahoma State led 50-38 at halftime and added 53 points in the second half in the win. The Cowboys shot 47% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Anthony Roy led Oklahoma State with 27 points and three rebounds, while Vyctorius Miller added 18 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Oklahoma State defeated Cal State Fullerton by a score of 94-89 and Kansas City by a score of 91-79. The Cowboys have scored 91.2 points per game with 40.8 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.3 points against per game this season. Anthony Roy is averaging 17.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Vyctorius Miller is averaging 15.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Cowboys. Oklahoma State is shooting 49.3% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season. 

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 10-3 (0-0) this year after they defeated Winthrop by a score of 87-57 in their last game. Texas Tech led 59-21 at halftime, but they were outscored 36-28 in the second half in the win. The Red Raiders shot 50% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Christian Anderson led Texas Tech with 29 points and six rebounds, while Jaylen Petty added 20 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Texas Tech defeated Duke by a score of 82-81 and Northern Colorado by a score of 101-90. The Red Raiders have scored 83.8 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.2 points against per game this season. JT Toppin is averaging 21.0 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, while Christian Anderson is averaging 20.6 points and 7.1 assists per game for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech is shooting 47.1% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 37.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win

• Texas Tech has won each of its last 14 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Oklahoma State has lost each of its last nine Saturday road games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Oklahoma State has lost the first half in each of its last seven Saturday road games against the Big 12 Conference.

Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win

• Oklahoma State has won each of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Oklahoma State has won the first half in four of its last five day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Oklahoma State’s last 13 day games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.
• Seventy-four of Texas Tech’s last 76 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.

Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech Prediction 

Texas Tech comes into this contest looking for their fourth win in a row, which includes a great win against Duke. The Red Raiders are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored at least 82 points in five straight. Oklahoma State has also won three games in a row, but they do have a nine point loss to Oklahoma. The Cowboys are shooting 49% from the field and they have scored at least 91 points in three straight. We should see plenty of scoring in this game, but I think Oklahoma State’s shooting can keep this one close. Take the Cowboys here.

David Racey's Pick: Oklahoma State +11.5