Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Utah Runnin’ Utes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Planning on watching today’s Cowboys and Runnin’ Utes game? Catch the action at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Runnin’ Utes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 153 points, with Utah being favored by -6.5 at home against Oklahoma State.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS UTAH RUNNIN’ UTES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +6.5
This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Runnin’ Utes.
- Even though we have Utah winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma State at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Cowboys Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Oklahoma State improved to 9-5 on the season with a 79-66 win over Kansas State on Tuesday. The Cowboys, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 146.5.
Oklahoma State jumped out to a 43-24 lead by halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.
Oklahoma State put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They also hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 14-for-18 from the line.
Abou Ousmane led the way with 27 points on 11-of-15 shooting, including 1-for-1 from three-point range. Coleman Hawkins added 18 points, while David N’Guessan contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Oklahoma State’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, allowing opponents to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 19 baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% success rate for the opposing team.
From three-point range, Oklahoma State allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, with the opposition hitting 42% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 77%. Oklahoma State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Will the Runnin’ Utes Find a Way to Win at Home?
Utah’s season record dropped to 8-6 after an 82-59 loss to Iowa State on Tuesday. The Utes entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the over/under line of 152.5.
Utah trailed 38-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, allowing 44 points while scoring 34.
In their latest game, the Runnin’ Utes struggled offensively, scoring just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 36.1%. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 24.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 29 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.5%, making 8 of 13.
Utah grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Curtis Jones led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 42.9% from three-point range. He also contributed 6 assists and 5 rebounds.
Utah’s defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 21/39.
From beyond the arc, Utah held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 22 free throws, shooting 75%. Utah also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.