Oklahoma State vs South Carolina State Prediction Basketball Picks 12-31-23
Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-5) vs South Carolina State Bulldogs (3-11)
2023-12-31 15:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Oklahoma State Cowboys -22.5 -- Over/Under: 145.5
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The South Carolina State Bulldogs and Oklahoma State Cowboys face off on Sunday in a college basketball showdown at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free South Carolina State vs Oklahoma State prediction.
Can South Carolina State Shock Everyone?
It would be shocking to just about everyone if South Carolina State were to win this game. In the last game against Nebraska, the offense only managed 62 points but the defense was awful giving up 91 points and that led to the defeat. Jordan Simpson was the top player putting up 17 points, three rebounds, and one assist. South Carolina State on the season is averaging 71.1 points while their defense is giving up 82.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 352 and if they want to have success here, South Carolina State is going to need the defense to be better here. Davion Everett is averaging 10.1 points while shooting 50 percent from the field.
Oklahoma State Can’t Slip Up
Oklahoma State hasn’t had a strong season and this isn’t a game they can slip up in. The Cowboys sit with a 6-5 record overall and in the last game against Wofford, Oklahoma State was able to secure the 76-70 victory. Bryce Thompson did have a strong game putting up 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Oklahoma State on the season is averaging 74.7 points while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. Guard Javon Small is having a solid season and he’s averaging 15.8 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from behind the three point line. Oklahoma State will play against Chicago State, Baylor, Texas Tech, and Iowa State after this game.
South Carolina State vs Oklahoma State Betting Prediction
South Carolina State’s defense is giving up 82.77 points per game and in the last game the defense gave up 91 points. Oklahoma State on the season is averaging 74.7 points per game and the yare going to have no issue running up the score here. Oklahoma State is going to really put on a show here with the offense and that is going to be the difference as Oklahoma State is going to get the job done. Back Oklahoma State against the spread.
