Oklahoma State Cowboys vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cowboys and Mountaineers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on CBSS, and it’s hosted by the Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and West Virginia is favored by -8.5 vs. Oklahoma State in a Big 12 conference matchup.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +8.5
This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Mountaineers.
- Even though we have West Virginia winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma State at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Cowboys Lock in a Road Win?
Oklahoma State dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 60-47 loss to Houston on Monday. The Cowboys were +11.5 point underdogs at home but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the O/U line of 137.5.
Oklahoma State trailed 28-18 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 32.
Oklahoma State struggled offensively, scoring just 47 points with a field goal percentage of 25.9% (14/54). Their effective field goal percentage was 29.6%, and they hit only 21.1% from three-point range (4/19).
They shot 28.6% on two-pointers (10/35) but were strong from the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 attempts (83.3%). The Cowboys had 11 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists.
Oklahoma State’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 25% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited their opponent to 28% shooting on two-point attempts (10/35).
From beyond the arc, Oklahoma State’s defense was equally stout, allowing just 4 made threes on 19 attempts (21%). Their opponent did manage to get to the free-throw line, where they shot 83%, converting 15 of 18 attempts. Oklahoma State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Do the Mountaineers Stand a Chance at Home?
West Virginia Mountaineers Recent Game/Games
West Virginia pulled off a big 62-61 road win over Kansas on Tuesday, December 31st, moving to 10-2 for the season. The Mountaineers were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game, and not only did they win, but they also covered the spread.
West Virginia took control early, leading 33-20 at halftime. However, they allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. The total points for the game ended at 123, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.
In their last game, the Mountaineers put up 62 points, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (20/40) and 30% from beyond the arc (6/20), while making 4 of 6 free throws (66.7%).
Zeke Mayo led the way with 27 points, shooting 46.2% overall and 28.6% from three. Eduardo Andre added 15 points, hitting 7 of 9 shots, and Javon Small contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, despite missing all 6 of his three-point attempts.
West Virginia’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to 61 points on 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 45% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the Mountaineers limited their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the line 21 times, where they hit 19 free throws, a 90% rate. West Virginia gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.