Arizona Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Cowboys. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. Get ready to place your bets! Arizona is favored by -9.5 in this Big 12 conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 154.5 points.
ARIZONA WILDCATS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +9.5
This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Cowboys.
- Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Wildcats Lock in a Road Win?
Arizona Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Arizona fell to 11-6 on the season after a 70-54 road loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, well under the O/U line of 149.5.
Arizona trailed 33-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 28 points while allowing 37. The Wildcats will need to regroup after this loss.
Arizona’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 31% (18/58). They connected on only 16.7% of their threes (3/18), resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 34.5%. At the line, they shot 78.9%, hitting 15 of 19 free throws.
JT Toppin led the Wildcats with 20 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field (7/14) and 1/2 from deep. Chance McMillian added 14 points, going 2/6 from three, while Jaden Bradley contributed 11 points and 3 assists.
Arizona’s defense held their opponent to 70 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Wildcats limited them to 41% on two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 43 shots.
From beyond the arc, Arizona’s defense gave up 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the line 18 times, where they hit 16 free throws, shooting 88%.
Will Oklahoma State Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?
Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games
Oklahoma State improved to 10-7 on the season with an 83-73 home win over Colorado on Saturday. The Cowboys, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 156 went over the 145.5-point line.
Oklahoma State led 43-33 at halftime and maintained their lead by matching Colorado’s 40 points in the second half.
Oklahoma State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They hit 51.5% of their two-point attempts and 35.3% from beyond the arc, making 6 threes on 17 tries.
The Cowboys were aggressive at the free-throw line, converting 31 of 42 attempts for 73.8%. They also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Bryce Thompson, Bangot Dak, and Marchelus Avery each scored 15 points, with Dak shooting 75% from the field.
Oklahoma State’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 17 two-pointers on 33 attempts, a 51% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the Cowboys’ defense saw the other team hit 6 of 17 threes, or 35%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 42 times, where they made 31 free throws, a 73% rate. Oklahoma State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.