Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Nevada Wolf Pack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cowboys and Wolf Pack. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Wolf Pack at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Nevada is favored by -5.5 against Oklahoma State in a non-conference matchup.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +5.5
This game will be played at TD Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Wolf Pack.
- Even though we have Nevada winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma State at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Cowboys Pull Off a Win at Charleston?
Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games
Oklahoma State pulled off an 80-74 win over Miami on Friday, November 22nd, at home. The Cowboys entered the game as +4 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Oklahoma State led 43-27 at halftime but allowed Miami to score 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 themselves. The game’s total points reached 154, just under the O/U line of 158.
Oklahoma State’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.1%, and they hit 16 of 21 free throws, good for 76.2%.
Nijel Pack led the way with 20 points, knocking down 4 of 7 threes. Bryce Thompson added 17 points, while Marchelus Avery contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from deep.
Oklahoma State’s defense gave up 74 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, hitting 27 of their 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Oklahoma State’s opponents connected on 10 of 22 shots, a 45% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 16, shooting 76%. Oklahoma State gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Nevada Pull Off a Home Win?
Nevada improved to 3-1 on the season with a 64-61 win over VCU on Friday. The Wolf Pack, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 138-point over/under line.
Nevada’s defense was key in the win, as they held VCU to just 27 points in the second half while scoring 41 points themselves. The Wolf Pack had trailed 34-23 at halftime before making adjustments to come back and secure the victory at home.
Nevada’s offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks in part to hitting 53.8% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 13 attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Wolf Pack struggled, shooting just 57.7% on 15 of 26 attempts. Zeb Jackson led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Max Shulga added 17 points and Nick Davidson contributed 15 points on 5 of 7 shooting.
Nevada’s defense gave up 61 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 7 of 13 threes, shooting 53%. Nevada also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 57%. Nevada allowed 8 offensive rebounds.