Tarleton State vs Oklahoma State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

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Oklahoma State (6-3) vs Tarleton State (3-8)

December 18, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Oklahoma State -21.5 — Over/Under: 140.5

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In this article, we will formulate a Tarleton State vs Oklahoma State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, at the Gallagher-Iba Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Texans’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cowboys’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tarleton State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Oklahoma State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Tarleton State and Oklahoma State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Texans and Cowboys. 

Tarleton State Fell Just Short

Tarleton State in the last game faced off against the UTEP Miners and they ended up losing. Tarleton scored 62 points, while the defense gave up 67 points. Bubu Benjamin put up 18 points and two rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points. Tarleton State is averaging 61.7 points while their defense is giving up 73.66 points per game. The offense is ranked 354th in the league, while the defense is ranked 246th. Bubu Benjamin is averaging 17.2 while shooting 55 percent from the field. Tarleton State will take on Florida A&M and UT Arlington after this one.

Disappointing season for Oklahoma State

It has been a disappointing season for Oklahoma State and they already have three losses. This team can still make the NCAA tournament, but these are the type of games they can’t lose. In the last game against the Oklahoma Sooners, the offense scored 65 points while their defense gave up 80 points. Marchelus Avery had a strong game putting up 19 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Oklahoma State, on the season, is averaging 79.6 points while their defense is giving up 76.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 99th in the league while the defense is ranked 296th. 

Why Oklahoma State Will Beat Tarleton State

  • Oklahoma State has won each of its last seven home games when playing with a rest advantage.
  • Tarleton State has lost 10 of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents.
  • Tarleton State has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.

Tarleton State vs Oklahoma State Prediction

Oklahoma State at times has been inconsistent but they are going to have no issue getting the job done here. Tarleton State is averaging 61.7 points and they are going to struggle to get the offense going here. Oklahoma State is averaging 79.6 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This is going to be a blowout victory because of their offense. Back Oklahoma State against the spread here.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Oklahoma State -21.5

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