Texas Tech at Oklahoma State College Basketball Betting Tips 2/13/2019

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Gallagher-Iba Arena

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The Texas Tech Red Raiders head to Gallagher-Iba Arena to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The opening line for this game has Texas Tech as 6 point favorites.

Texas Tech heads into this matchup with a mark of 19-5. They currently have a point differential of 13.3 as they are averaging 70.6 points per contest while giving up 57.3 per game. Oklahoma State has an overall record of 9-14. They are averaging 69.0 points per game and surrendering 70.7, good for a point differential of -1.6.

Valuable Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 9-14-1 against the spread this season

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 8-16-0 against the over/under this year

Important Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Trends

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 8-15-0 against the spread this season

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 9-14-0 against the over/under this year

Key Texas Tech Red Raiders Injuries

02/11/19 F Khavon Moore Medical is out for season

Key Oklahoma State Cowboys Injuries

01/27/19 F Trey Reeves Foot is out for season
01/17/19 F Kentrevious Jones Dismissed has been dismissed
01/17/19 F Maurice Calloo Dismissed has been dismissed
01/17/19 G Michael Weathers Dismissed has been dismissed
01/08/19 G Mike Cunningham Personal is out for season

Player Spotlight

Jarrett Culver comes into this game averaging 17.6 points per contest while playing 31.4 minutes per night this year. He grabs 6.3 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.7 assists per game. His FG percentage is 40% while his free throw percentage is 68%. Davide Moretti averages 10.7 points per contest in 30.1 minutes per game. He averages 1.8 assists per game and 1.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 48% for the season while his free throw percentage is 92%.

Player Spotlight

Cameron McGriff scores 13.6 points per contest while playing 33.2 minutes per game. He hauls in 7.5 rebounds per contest and has 1.9 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is at 77%. Lindy Waters averages 12.0 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 33.5 minutes per game. He also brings in 4.7 rebounds per game and has 2.8 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 95%.

Useful Team Statistics

Texas Tech averages 70.6 points per contest, which is 237th in D-1. Their average scoring margin is 13.3 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a unit, which has them ranked 73rd. From 3-point territory they shoot 35%, which is good for 164th in the nation. They average 34.4 boards per contest and 13.0 assists per game, which ranks them 238th and 224th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 145th with 13.4 per game. The Red Raiders allow 57.3 points per contest, which is 3rd in the NCAA. They also surrender a 36% shooting percentage and a 27% average from 3-point range, ranking them 1st and 5th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 32.0 rebounds a game which ranks 44th, and they allow 9.3 assists per game which puts them in 4th place in the country. They force 16.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 330th in Division 1.

Useful Team Statistics

Oklahoma State is 278th in the nation with 69.0 points per contest this season. They are 243rd in the country in shooting at 43%, while their average scoring margin is -1.6. They shoot 39% from beyond the arc, which is good for 22nd in the NCAA. They are 208th in D-1 in rebounding with 35.0 boards per contest and 170th in assists per game with 13.6. The Cowboys are 210th in turnovers per contest with 12.9. The Cowboys give up 70.7 points per game, which ranks them 159th in Division 1. Their defense surrenders a 42% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 70th and 212th in those defensive statistics. They rank 219th with 13.5 dimes allowed per game and 208th with 35.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Cowboys are 78th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 12.2 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Red Raiders are 179th in the nation in offensive rating with 103.5. In terms of pace they are 247th in the country with 68.3 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 121st. As a team they are 114th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 288th in Division 1. Texas Tech is 89th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.4 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Oklahoma State is 125th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.8 times per 100 possessions. The Cowboys have an offensive rating of 102.3, which is ranked 211th. They are 284th in D-1 in pace with 67.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 185th. As a unit they are 196th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shot attempts, ranking 114th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Texas Tech/Oklahoma State college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Texas Tech -6

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