Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 11/20/2021 College Football Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, November 20, 2021

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (+10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57

Jones AT&T Stadium is the location where the Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-4) will attempt to defeat the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-1) on Saturday. Oklahoma State opens this matchup as 10.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 57.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys come into this matchup with a record of 9-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Cowboys played against the TCU Horned Frogs and took home the win by a score of 63-3. Spencer Sanders connected on 17/25 with 235 yds passing and 1 TD. He had a QB rating of 152.1 and ended the contest without throwing a pick. Jaylen Warren was the rushing leader for the Cowboys with 17 attempts for 113 yards (6.6 yards per attempt). The Oklahoma State Cowboys ran the ball a total of 62 different times and tallied 447 yds, which is an average of 7.2 yards per attempt. Overall, they ran 87 plays which converted into 682 yards. Oklahoma State conceded 16 pass completions on 24 attempts for 116 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. When it came to stopping the run, the Cowboys gave up 17 yards on 33 attempts, which is an average of 0.5 yds per run allowed.

Regarding scoring points, the Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 32.2 PPG. As a unit they're holding an average of 196.5 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 32nd in the nation. The Cowboys have earned 4,124 total yards for the season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Oklahoma State has earned 17 touchdowns via the pass and 22 touchdowns via the ground. Oklahoma State has earned 223 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 59 infractions for 539 yds. They have surrendered the football 12 different times.

The Cowboys rank 20th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 16.4 PPG. They are giving up 2.7 yards per rush on the ground and 88.4 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. In total, they have given up 884 yards on the ground through 10 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Cowboys have given up 1,882 yards which has them ranked 29th in the country. They are conceding 188.2 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 59.2%. For the year, they have yielded 276.6 yards per outing ranking them 15th in Division 1. They have yielded 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 9 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Red Raiders head into this matchup 6-4 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Red Raiders took a loss by a score of 52-41 when they played the Iowa State Cyclones. Donovan Smith carried the rock 14 times for 50 yds, ending the game with 3.6 yds per carry for Texas Tech. Donovan Smith (3 TDs) walked away from the contest with 322 yards on 25/32 passing while his QB rating was 171.8. He tossed 1 pick and his average yards per pass attempt was 10.1. Texas Tech conceded 20 attempts on the ground for 72 yards (3.6 yards per rush). The Red Raiders pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 80.0%, relinquishing 469 yards on 28 out of 35 passing. The Red Raiders finished the game with a total of 529 yds while running 67 plays (7.9 yds per play). Texas Tech ended up running for 6.1 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 207 yards on 34 carries.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Red Raiders currently sit 30th in the country holding an average of 33.6 points per outing. Over the course of the season so far, the Red Raiders have thrown for a total of 2,747 yards through the air as well as an average of 274.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 27th in the nation. The Texas Tech Red Raiders average 440.8 yards per contest, which has them ranked 32nd in the country. The Texas Tech offense has compiled 441 penalty yds on 51 violations, which ranks them 101st in the country in terms of helping out the opposition.

The Red Raiders are relinquishing 33.5 points per game, which has them ranked 123rd in Division 1. Texas Tech has yielded a total of 1,374 rushing yards (137.4 yards/game) and 16 touchdowns via the rush on the year. This year, they have conceded 335 total points. They have yielded 25 touchdowns through the air in addition to 269.4 yards per outing, which has them in 127th in college football. The Red Raiders defense has participated in 656 plays, which is 50th in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Cowboys/Red Raiders college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Red Raiders +10.5

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