Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State Prediction 1/3/26 College Basketball Picks Today
Oklahoma State (12-1) vs. Texas Tech (10-3)
January 3, 2026 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Tech -11.5; Over/Under: 168.5
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The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Texas Tech Red Raiders meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the United Supermarkets Arena. Here’s a Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State Prediction. This article will include a Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State Pick.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys beat Cal State Fullerton and Bethune Cookman, and they play UCF next. Oklahoma State has won 12 of its last 13 games.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 91.2 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 78.4 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Anthony Roy is averaging 17.3 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Vyctorius Miller is averaging 15.9 points and 2.9 rebounds. Parsa Fallah is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylen Curry is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Duke and Winthrop, and they play Houston next. Texas Tech has won 6 of its last 7 games.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 83.8 points on 7.1 percent shooting and allowing 73.2 points on 44.7 percent shooting. JT Toppin is averaging 21 points and 1.8 assists, while Christian Anderson is averaging 20.6 points and 3.6 rebounds. LeJuan Watts is the third double-digit scorer and Donovan Atwell is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68.8 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Texas Tech has won each of its last 14 games at United Supermarkets Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost each of its last nine Saturday road games against Conference opponents.
- Texas Tech has won the first half in each of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- Oklahoma State has won 12 of its last 13 games.
- Texas Tech has lost the first half in seven of its last eight January games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oklahoma State’s last 13 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.
- Each of Texas Tech’s last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas Tech ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.3%).
- Texas Tech ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.6).
- Oklahoma State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (76.8).
- Oklahoma State ranks T358th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.0).
Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State Prediction
Oklahoma State has a great record but outside of a win over Northwestern, the Cowboys haven’t been tested yet and didn’t look great in a game against Oklahoma, its biggest game yet. I need to see Oklahoma State prove itself in a big spot. Oklahoma State is also 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games. Texas Tech has great balance and has that win over Duke, which is a head turner. This is also the first time Oklahoma State is on the road. I need to see it. Thick line, but I’m rolling with the more proven team in Texas Tech.
