Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Tarleton State Texans Matchup

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

Tarleton State vs Oklahoma State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Texans and Cowboys face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys are hosting the game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Oklahoma State is favored by -21.5 vs. Tarleton State.

Tarleton State vs. Oklahoma State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Tarleton State Texans at Oklahoma State Cowboys
Where: Stillwater at Gallagher-Iba Arena
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds OKST -21.5, TARL +1710 | OKST -9600 O/U 140.5

Texans Preview: Will Tarleton State Make it Happen on the Road?

Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games

Tarleton State fell to 1-9 on the season after a 67-62 road loss to UTEP on Monday, December 16th. Despite being +15 point underdogs, the Texans kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game ended at 129, just under the 130.5 O/U line.

After trailing 32-23 at halftime, Tarleton State outscored UTEP 39-35 in the 2nd half. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, their strong 2nd half performance showed some fight.

Texans Offense Breakdown

Tarleton State put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 55%, and they hit 78.3% of their free throws, going 18-for-23 from the line.

Otis Frazier III and Bubu Benjamin each scored 18 points, with Benjamin shooting 50% from the field. Keitenn Bristow added 13 points, shooting 66.7%, while Corey Camper Jr. contributed 11 points, hitting 2-of-5 from three-point range.

Texans Team Defense

Tarleton State's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Tarleton State's defense saw the opposition hit 6 of 16 three-point attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 33 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 69%. Tarleton State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Cowboys Preview: Will the Cowboys Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

The Cowboys dropped to 6-3 on the season after an 80-65 loss to the Sooners on Saturday. Oklahoma State was a +4.5 underdog at home and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Oklahoma State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 43-26 at halftime. While they managed to outscore the Sooners 39-37 in the second half, it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc, finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they hit 64% of their free throws, going 16-for-25 from the line.

Sam Godwin was a bright spot, scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 rebounds while shooting 71.4% from the field. Marchelus Avery added 19 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, and Jeremiah Fears contributed 17 points and 5 assists.

Cowboys Team Defense

Despite giving up 80 points, Oklahoma State held their opponent to just 39% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Cowboys allowed 17 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Oklahoma State's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. The Cowboys also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 16 for 64%. Oklahoma State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Texans vs Cowboys Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Tarleton State has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 52 points per game while allowing 73. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
Although Oklahoma State has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 75 points per game in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Texans have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.