<p>The Buffaloes and Cowboys are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys will host the game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Oklahoma State being favored by -2.5 at home against Colorado.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Buffaloes Secure a Win at Stillwater?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Colorado dropped to 9-7 on the season after a 68-62 home loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. The Buffaloes entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Colorado scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Buffaloes managed just 62 points, shooting 41.1% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 13 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, converting 61.9% of their attempts.</p> <p>Bangot Dak led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall and 40% from deep. Simas Lukosius added 16 points and 7 boards, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Colorado's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Buffaloes limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 61%, making 13 of 21 attempts. Colorado also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Oklahoma State Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oklahoma State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after an 85-69 loss to BYU on Tuesday. The Cowboys were +14 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>The Cowboys struggled early, falling behind 46-26 by halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, scoring 43 points while allowing 39, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 69 points in their latest game, shooting 41.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 48.2%. They connected on 38.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 21 from deep, while their two-point shooting stood at 42.9% (15/35). At the free-throw line, the Cowboys converted 65.2%, making 15 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Trevin Knell led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc. Jamyron Keller and Bryce Thompson each added 15 points, with Keller knocking down 4 of 6 threes. Dallin Hall was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4 overall and 3 for 3 from three-point range, finishing with 14 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. They had trouble containing two-point shots, with opponents hitting 62% of their attempts (15/24).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma State allowed 12 threes on 28 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws (70%).</p>

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