Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 1/9/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Location: United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX

TV: BIG12|ESPN+

United Supermarkets Arena is the location where the Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-2) will meet the Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-6) on Tuesday.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys played Baylor and ended up losing by a score of 75-70 in their last contest. Oklahoma State finished with a 47.2% FG percentage (25 of 53) and buried 4 of their 20 shots from 3-point land. At the free throw line, the Cowboys knocked down 16 of 20 attempts for a rate of 80.0%. In the matter of pulling down boards, they earned a total of 31 with 5 of them being of the offensive variety. They also doled out 9 assists in this matchup as well as forcing the opposition into 7 turnovers and earning 2 steals. With regard to the defense, Oklahoma State allowed the other team to shoot 42.5% from the field on 31 of 73 shooting. Baylor doled out 8 dimes and had 9 steals in this matchup. In addition, Baylor snagged 39 rebounds (15 offensive, 24 defensive), but didn't notch a block. Baylor shot 78.6% when shooting free throws by making 11 of 14 attempts. They also buried 2 of 15 tries from beyond the perimeter. In regard to personal fouls, the Cowboys ended up walking away with 14 and Baylor totaled 20 personal fouls.

Brandon Garrison is someone who was a contributor in this matchup. He accumulated 20 points on 7 of 7 shooting. He played for 38 minutes played and grabbed 8 boards. He went 100.0% from the field and recorded 2 dimes.

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Oklahoma State heads into this matchup with a win-loss mark of 8-6 this season. They have an average of 75.0 points per outing (183rd in D-1) while hitting 46.2% from the field. The Cowboys are connecting on 36.6% on shots beyond the perimeter (132 of 361) and 67.5% from the free throw line. As a unit, Oklahoma State is grabbing 37.7 boards per game and has earned 226 dimes this year, which is 103rd in the nation in terms of passing. They are turning it over 13.7 times per contest and as a team they commit 15.8 fouls per contest.

When they are on defense, the Cowboys are forcing their opponents into 12.4 turnovers per game while drawing 15.6 personal fouls. They are ranked 7th in college hoops in giving up assists to the opposition with 130 conceded for the season. The Cowboys defensively are giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 41.0% (339 of 826) and they surrender 32.8 boards per game as a basketball team. They concede 31.6% from 3-point land and they are ranked 82nd in the nation in opponents points per game (66.6).

When they last stepped on the court, the Texas Tech Red Raiders went home victorious with a score of 78-67 against Texas. The Red Raiders were able to snag 21 defensive boards and 2 offensive boards totaling 23 for this contest. They also turned the ball over 9 times, while recording 6 steals in the matchup. Texas had 18 fouls for the contest which took the Red Raiders to the charity stripe for 21 attempts. They were able to knock down 15 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 71.4%. Pertaining to shots from downtown, Texas Tech made 7 out of 15 tries (46.7%). Overall, the Red Raiders finished 28 for 53 from the floor which gave them a rate of 52.8%. The Red Raiders permitted Texas to convert 26 of 63 attempts from the field which had them shooting 41.3% for the game. They wrapped up this game 33.3% from beyond the perimeter by connecting on 6 out of 18 and finished the game at 9 of 14 at the charity stripe (64.3%). In regard to attacking the glass, Texas Tech permitted Texas to grab 32 in total (10 on the offensive side).

Pop Isaacs ended up being a factor for the Red Raiders for this game. He buried 7 out of 15 in this game for a rate of 46.7%, and tallied 3 rebounds. He scored 21 points in his 29 mins on the court and had 1 assist for this game.

Texas Tech has a win-loss mark of 12-2 on the season. The Red Raiders commit 13.5 fouls every game and they shoot 77.7% from the free throw line. They are earning an assist 15.2 times per contest (95th in the country) and they are turning it over 11.1 times per contest. Texas Tech has accounted for 1,092 points this season (78.0 per contest) and they average 36.9 rebounds per game. On the offensive side of the court, the Red Raiders are connecting on 46.1% from the floor, which has them ranked 119th in college basketball.

The Texas Tech defense gives up 31.0% on three-point shots (102 of 329) and opponents are making 66.8% of their shots from the free throw line. They surrender 10.9 assists and 32.4 boards every game, which ranks them 50th and 67th in college hoops. The Red Raiders defensively are ranked 42nd in college basketball in points given up per game with 64.6. They are able to force 12.6 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 40.7% from the floor (79th in D-1).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Texas Tech

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