Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oklahoma State Cowboys

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, OK

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 68.5

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-7) will try to defeat the Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-4) at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Oklahoma State is 3.5-point underdogs. The over/under is 68.5.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders head into this game 6-4 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Red Raiders took the field against the Colorado Buffaloes and took a loss by a score of 41-27. The Texas Tech Red Raiders ended up rushing 46 times and amassed 113 yds, which is an average of 2.5 yds per carry. Overall, they tallied 87 plays which totaled 388 yards. Texas Tech surrendered 30 pass completions on 43 tries for a total of 291 yards, and a completion rate of 69.8%. On the ground, the Red Raiders conceded 60 yds on 27 tries, which averages out to 2.2 yds per rush surrendered.

The Red Raiders have tallied 4,410 total yards this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Texas Tech has earned 24 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 17 times. Texas Tech has a total of 235 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 79 infractions for 649 yds. As a team they average 159.3 yards rushing which is 67th in the nation. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 35.5 points per game.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Red Raiders are allowing 3,056 yds which puts them in 133rd in college football. They have relinquished 305.6 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 62.7%. Overall, they have allowed 451.0 yards per outing ranking them 120th in the country. They have relinquished 23 touchdowns by air and 20 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per rush and 145.4 rushing yards per game on the season. In total, they have given up 1,454 rushing yards through 10 games. The Red Raiders rank 122nd in college football concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 35.1 points per game.

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The Cowboys step onto the field holding a record of 3-7 for this season. In their last game, the Cowboys went home defeated by a final of 38-13 against the TCU Horned Frogs. The Cowboys finished the contest with a total of 368 yds while they ran 73 plays (5.0 yards per play). Oklahoma State ran the ball for 3.8 yds per attempt, finishing with 135 yards on 36 carries. Oklahoma State allowed 28 running attempts for 175 yds (6.3 yards per rush). The Cowboys pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 75.7%, surrendering 293 yds on 28 out of 37 passing.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 383.3 yards/game, which has them ranked 74th in college football. The Oklahoma State offense has compiled 374 yards of penalties on 45 infractions, ranking them 120th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 110.6 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,106 yards for this season. They have thrown 14 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 203 first downs. Regarding how much they score, the Cowboys are ranking 69th in college football averaging 27.8 points per game. For the season to this point, the Cowboys have earned 2,727 passing yards as well as holding an average of 272.7 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 27th in D-1.

The Cowboys are surrendering 31.9 PPG, which has them 111th in Division 1. Oklahoma State has given up a total of 2,408 rushing yards (240.8 yards per outing) and 24 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 319 total points. They have allowed 17 touchdowns via the pass as well as 258.8 yards/game, which has them sitting 119th in Division 1. The Cowboys defense has taken the field for 719 plays, which ranks 121st in college football. They have compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 10 picks on the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cowboys +3.5

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