Colorado Buffaloes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
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.
COLORADO BUFFALOES VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys -2.5
This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Cowboys.
- Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Buffaloes Secure a Win at Stillwater?
Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can Oklahoma State Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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%).