Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
Looking to win big? The Cowboys and Pirates face off at 12:00 ET on FS1. The Pirates are hosting the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Oklahoma State is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Seton Hall. The over/under for the game is set at 132.5 points.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +1.5
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Pirates.
- Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can the Cowboys Pull Off a Road Win?
Oklahoma State improved to 5-2 on the season with a 76-55 road win over Tulsa on Wednesday. The Cowboys, who were favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the victory.
After leading 39-26 at halftime, Oklahoma State added 37 points in the second half while holding Tulsa to 29. The game’s total points of 131 fell well short of the 156-point over/under line.
Oklahoma State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on just 3 of 8 three-point attempts, shooting 37.5% from deep, while hitting 50.9% of their two-point shots.
The Cowboys struggled at the free-throw line, making only 61.9% of their attempts, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. They also dished out 18 assists, with Bryce Thompson leading the way with 4 assists to go along with his team-high 15 points.
Oklahoma State’s defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot only 5/24 for 20%.
Even from the free-throw line, Oklahoma State’s opponent struggled, hitting just 8/15 for 53%. The Cowboys did give up 13 offensive rebounds, but their overall defensive effort was strong.
Will the Pirates Exceed Expectations at Home?
Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games
Seton Hall improved to 5-4 on the season with a 67-56 home win over NJIT on Wednesday. The Pirates entered the game as -18 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.
Seton Hall led 35-31 at halftime and held NJIT to 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own. The total points for the game narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 121.5, finishing at 123.
Seton Hall put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 15 attempts for a 26.7% rate, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 48.1%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 62.5% of their shots, going 15 for 24.
The Pirates grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Tariq Francis led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 12 threes, while Prince Aligbe added 19 points on 9 of 12 shooting, also contributing 8 rebounds and 3 assists.
Seton Hall’s defense held their opponent to 56 points in their previous game, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Pirates gave up 20 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Seton Hall limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 15 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 62%.