
BYU vs Oklahoma State Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Oklahoma State (9-6) vs. BYU (10-5)
January 14, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: BYU -13.5; Over/Under: 147.5
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In this article, we will formulate a BYU vs Oklahoma State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars are 10-5 (1-3) this year after they lost to TCU by a score of 71-67 in their last game. BYU led 37-34 at halftime, but they were outscored 37-30 in the second half in the loss. The Cougars shot 47.8% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. Richie Saunders led BYU with 26 points and six rebounds, while Egor Demin added eight points and four assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Cougars lost to Texas Tech by a score of 72-67 and Houston by a score of 86-55. BYU has lost three games in a row, but they did win the previous four games, including a 76-56 win over Arizona State. BYU has scored 80.5 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game this season. Richie Saunders is averaging 13.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Egor Demin is averaging 11.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this year. BYU is shooting 47.7% from the field, 69% on free throws, and 35.5% on three-pointers this season.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 9-6 (1-3) this season after they lost to Utah by a score of 83-62 in their last game. Oklahoma State trailed 37-26 at halftime and allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Cowboys shot 33.3% from the field, 26.1% on three-pointers, and 54.5% on free throws in the game. Bryce Thompson led Oklahoma State with 16 points and four rebounds, while Marchelus Avery added 13 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Cowboys defeated Kansas State by a score of 79-66 but did lose to West Virginia by a score of 69-50 before that. Oklahoma State has lost three of their last four games, but they did win four of the previous five games. Oklahoma State has scored 73.7 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game this season. Marchelus Avery is averaging 12.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Abou Ousmane is averaging 12.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this year. Oklahoma State is shooting 42% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 31.7% on three-pointers this season.
Why BYU will beat Oklahoma State
- BYU has won 14 of its last 15 games at Marriott Center.
- Oklahoma State has lost each of its last eight Tuesday night road games against the Big 12 Conference.
- BYU has won the first half in each of its last 10 games at Marriott Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
BYU vs Oklahoma State Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with 1-3 records in Big 12 play, so this is a big game for both teams to try and get back on track. BYU has lost three games in a row and they have scored 67 points or fewer in all three losses. The Cougars are shooting nearly 48% from the field this year and they are allowing just 66.5 points per game. Oklahoma State has lost three of their last four games and they are shooting just 42% from the field. The Cowboys are allowing 73.3 points against per game on defense and they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last four. I know both teams have the same conference record, but BYU has the advantage in most metrics. Take BYU at home here.