Miami Hurricanes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Miami vs Oklahoma State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.

Miami vs Oklahoma State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Cowboys? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. Miami is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 157 points.

Miami vs. Oklahoma State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Miami Hurricanes at Oklahoma State Cowboys
Where: Charleston at TD Arena
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds MIA -5.5, MIA -230 | OKST +186 O/U 157

Hurricanes Preview: Will Miami Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Miami’s season took a hit with an 80-69 loss to Drake on Thursday, November 21st. The Hurricanes, who were -9.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.

Miami found themselves in a 36-27 hole at halftime. While they scored 42 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t tighten up defensively, allowing 44 points after the break.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Miami's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 25 of 29 free throws for an 86.2% rate.

Bennett Stirtz led the way with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Daniel Abreu added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Nijel Pack contributed 17 points and 5 assists.

Hurricanes Team Defense

Even with Miami's defense giving up 80 points, they struggled to contain the opposition inside, allowing 59% shooting on two-point attempts. Overall, the other team shot 46% from the field, hitting 26 of their 56 shots.

From beyond the arc, Miami's defense was more effective, holding the other team to just 4 made threes on 19 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. However, they sent the opposition to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 24 of those attempts, an 85% success rate. Miami also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Cowboys Preview: Can the Cowboys Offense Score Enough at Home?

Oklahoma State's season hit a bump with an 86-78 loss to Florida Atlantic on Thursday. The Cowboys, who were +2 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the over/under line of 162.5.

Oklahoma State led 39-34 at halftime but struggled in the second half, allowing 52 points while scoring 39.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma State managed to put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 34.2% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.4%, and they hit 22 of 32 free throws, good for 68.8%.

KyKy Tandy led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Robert Jennings II contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 5 of 8 overall. The Cowboys also grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the win.

Cowboys Team Defense

Oklahoma State's defense struggled, giving up 86 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 42% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point field goals on 29 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Oklahoma State's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 49 times, where they converted 35 free throws at a 71% rate.

Hurricanes vs Cowboys Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Hurricanes last three road games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 81. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Oklahoma State has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-6-1.