Utah Runnin’ Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin’ Utes and Cowboys. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. Get ready to place your bets! This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Oklahoma State is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Utah.
UTAH RUNNIN’ UTES VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys -1.5
This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
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 -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Runnin’ Utes Secure a Road Victory?
Utah Runnin’ Utes Recent Game/Games
Utah improved to 13-8 on the season with a 69-66 home win over Cincinnati on Tuesday. The Utes, who were -1 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.
Utah led 40-34 at halftime but allowed 32 points in the second half while scoring 29. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 136.5.
Utah’s offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 52% from the field and posting a 56% effective field goal percentage. They connected on 58.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 35.7% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-14 from three-point range.
Gabe Madsen and Jizzle James each scored 18 points, with James hitting 2-of-4 from deep. Keanu Dawes contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 80% from the field, and Ezra Ausar added 11 points in just 16 minutes, making 5-of-8 shots.
Utah’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Runnin’ Utes allowed their opponent to connect on 21 of 36 two-point attempts, a 58% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Utah’s defense held their opponent to 5 made threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 shots, hitting 70% of their free throws. Utah gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is It the Cowboys Game to Lose at Home?
Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games
Oklahoma State’s season record fell to 10-10 after a tough 85-57 road loss to Kansas State on Wednesday. The Cowboys entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but were unable to cover the spread. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 142.5, with 142 points scored.
Oklahoma State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 45-23 at halftime. While they managed to score 34 points in the second half, they couldn’t slow down Kansas State, who added another 40 points after the break.
In their last game, Oklahoma State struggled offensively, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. They hit 31.6% of their threes, going 6-for-19, and shot 44.1% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, the Cowboys connected on 60%, making 9 of 15 attempts.
Marchelus Avery was a bright spot, shooting 87.5% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Brendan Hausen was perfect from beyond the arc, knocking down all 5 of his three-point attempts and shooting 83.3% overall. Coleman Hawkins contributed 9 rebounds and 6 assists, adding 15 points on 60% shooting.
Oklahoma State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 57 attempts, with opponents hitting 52% of their two-point shots (18/34).
From beyond the arc, Oklahoma State’s defense couldn’t contain the three-point shooting, as they allowed 12 threes on 23 attempts, also at a 52% clip. They sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 72%.