Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Seton Hall Pirates Matchup

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

Oklahoma State vs Seton Hall Prediction

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 comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.

Oklahoma State vs. Seton Hall Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Oklahoma State Cowboys at Seton Hall Pirates
  • Where: Newark at Prudential Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds OKST -1.5, OKST -118 | SETON -106 O/U 132.5

Cowboys Preview: Can Oklahoma State Stun the Crowd at Prudential Center?

Oklahoma State improved to 5-2 on the season with a 76-55 road win over Tulsa on Wednesday. The Cowboys entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Oklahoma State led 39-26 at halftime and added 37 points in the second half while allowing 29. The combined points for the game were 131, falling well below the O/U line of 156.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma State's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. They connected on 37.5% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-8, and hit 50.9% of their two-point shots (27/53).

The Cowboys dished out 18 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.9%, making 13 of 21 attempts. Bryce Thompson led the team with 15 points, while Abou Ousmane added 13 points and 7 rebounds.

Cowboys Team Defense

Oklahoma State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 5/24 for 20%.

Even at the free-throw line, Oklahoma State kept their opponent in check, allowing just 8/15 for 53%. They did give up 13 offensive rebounds, though.

Pirates Preview: Do the Pirates Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games

Seton Hall improved to 5-4 on the season with a 67-56 win over NJIT on Wednesday. The Pirates were heavy favorites at -18, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 123, just over the 121.5 O/U line.

Leading 35-31 at halftime, Seton Hall’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding NJIT to 25 points while scoring 32 themselves.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

Seton Hall put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a 51.3% success rate on two-point shots.

The Pirates connected on 15 of 24 free throws, shooting 62.5% from the line, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Tariq Francis led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 12 from three, while Prince Aligbe added 19 points on 9 of 12 shooting, along with 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

Pirates Team Defense

Seton Hall's defense held their opponent to 56 points, despite allowing a 44% shooting performance from the field. The Pirates gave up 20 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 51% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Seton Hall limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 15 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. The Pirates also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15, shooting 62%.

Cowboys vs Pirates Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Oklahoma State has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 77 points per game in these games.
  • Although Seton Hall has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
  • The Pirates have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Oklahoma State has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 8-2 straight up.

Oklahoma State vs Seton Hall Prediction & Free Pick

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