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Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia
The Oklahoma State Cowboys will travel to the WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in a Big 12 matchup (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2). The Cowboys will look to snap their two-game losing streak in this one. On Saturday Oklahoma State lost to the TCU Horned Frogs 100-75. Meanwhile, the Mountaineers will also be looking to snap their three-game losing streak. On Saturday West Virginia lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders 78-72. The Mountaineers have now lost three out of their last five games.
With an 16-11 record on the season and an 7-7 record in conference play, the Cowboys are just 3 games back from first place in the Big 12 standings. Oklahoma State has been shaky this year on the road as they are 4-6 as the away team. Look to see if they can fix their problems on the road when they visit the Mountaineers.
Oklahoma State has gotten production from their guards this season. The Cowboys have four players averaging double digit points this season. Senior forward Kalib Boone has been leading the Cowboys this year, as he leads the team in points. Boone is averaging 12.1 points a game this season. They are also, led by their junior guard Bryce Thompson who is averaging 11.7 points this season.
In their loss against TCU on the road, Thompson did everything he possibly could scoring 18 points. Senior guard John-Michael Wright was right behind him finishing with 15 points. They just could not stop the guard play of TCU. In the loss, Oklahoma State shot 46.3% from the floor and 33.3% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Cowboys are averaging 69.7 points a game on the season. Defensively, Baylor has been great only allowing teams to score an average of 65.6 points a game on the season. Look to see if their elite defense can give the Mountaineers trouble.
With an 15-12 record on the season and an 4-10 record in conference play, the Mountaineers are in the bottom half of the Big 12 standings. West Virginia has been great at home as they are 11-4 in the WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers have gotten production from their players this season. They have four players averaging double-digit points on the season. Senior guard Erik Stevenson has been leading the Mountaineers this year as he leads the team in points. Stevenson is averaging 14.3 points on the season. They are also, led by their senior forward Tre Mitchell who is averaging 11.1 points this season.
In their loss against Texas Tech at home, Stevenson tried his best to give the Mountaineers the win as he finished with 27 points. He shot 9-21 from the field and 6-14 from the three-point line. Senior guard Kedrian Johnson also had a big game finishing with 20 points. In the loss, West Virginia shot 43.5% from the floor and 39.3% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Mountaineers are averaging 76.3 points a game on the season. Defensively, West Virginia has been solid only allowing teams to score an average of 70.8 points a game on the season. Look to see if their offense can give the Cowboys defense trouble in this game.
Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: West Virginia -5
- Over/Under: 143.5
- Moneyline: Oklahoma State Cowboys (+175), West Virginia Mountaineers (-210)
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Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia all-time series
The Cowboys and the Mountaineers have played each other 23 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Oklahoma State has the advantage in the series with a 12-11 record against West Virginia. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Jan. 2nd when Oklahoma State won 67-60. In the win, Bryce Thompson led the way finishing with 15 points. The Cowboys had four players score double-digit points.
Trends to know
– Oklahoma State is 5-5 ATS on the road this year.
– West Virginia is 7-8 ATS at home this year.
– The Cowboys are 7-7 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Mountaineers are 5-9 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Cowboys are 6-4 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Mountaineers are 6-5 ATS following a loss this year.
Prediction
I like West Virginia in this spot. I think after losing three games they bounce ack and pickup a huge win at home. The Mountaineers also size up well with Oklahoma State. Look for the guards Stevenson and Johnson to have a big game in this one. West Virginia picks up the win and the cover in this one.
Prediction: West Virginia Mountaineers cover the spread (-5.0).
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