Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Matchup

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

Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cowboys and Red Raiders. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 148 points, with Texas Tech being favored by -17 at home against Oklahoma State.

Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Tech Red Raiders
Where: Lubbock at United Supermarkets Arena
Date: Sunday, January 26th
Betting Odds TXTECH -17, OKST +1115 | TXTECH -2575 O/U 148

Cowboys Preview: Will the Cowboys Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

Oklahoma State fell to 10-8 on the season after a 92-78 home loss to Arizona on Tuesday. The Cowboys entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 43-39 at halftime, Oklahoma State allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the over/under line of 153.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Caleb Love led the way for Oklahoma State with 27 points, shooting 58.8% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. Marchelus Avery and Bryce Thompson each added 21 points, with Avery hitting 5 of 8 threes and Thompson connecting on 3 of 5 from deep. Trey Townsend was nearly perfect, shooting 87.5% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.

As a team, the Cowboys shot 46.3% from the field and 43.5% from three, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They also hit 75% of their free throws, going 18 for 24 from the line. Oklahoma State recorded 14 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cowboys Team Defense

Oklahoma State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 46% from the field. The Cowboys couldn't contain the two-point shooting, as their opponents hit 48% of their shots inside the arc, going 15/31.

From beyond the arc, Oklahoma State allowed 10 threes on 23 attempts, with the opposition shooting 43% from deep. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 for 75%. The Cowboys gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Red Raiders Preview: Can the Red Raiders Grab a Win at Home?

Texas Tech improved to 14-4 on the season with an 81-71 road win over Cincinnati on Tuesday. The Red Raiders were -1.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.

Texas Tech led 42-38 at halftime and maintained control in the second half, outscoring Cincinnati 39-33 to secure the win.

Red Raiders Offense Breakdown

Texas Tech put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field and 38.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was a solid 55%, and they were efficient at the free-throw line, connecting on 83.3% of their attempts (15/18).

JT Toppin led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Christian Anderson added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, while Jizzle James and Chance McMillian each contributed 17 points, with James shooting 66.7% overall.

Red Raiders Team Defense

Texas Tech's defense struggled, giving up 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 24 of 38 two-point attempts, a 63% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Texas Tech held their opponent to 21% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 14 attempts. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws.

Cowboys vs Red Raiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Cowboys last five road games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 73. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Texas Tech has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Oklahoma State has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
The Red Raiders have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.