The 2nd-seeded North Texas Mean Green (28-7) and 1st-seeded Oklahoma State Cowboys (20-15) meet Tuesday in a NIT quarterfinal at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla. Tip is scheduled for approximately 7 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the North Texas at Oklahoma State odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Mean Green have picked up back-to-back wins in the NIT over Alcorn State and Sam Houston State, averaging 72.0 PPG, while allowing just 54.0 PPG. UNT has split against the spread (ATS), as well as on the Over-Under in 2 NIT games.
The Cowboys had to go on the road in the first NIT game at Youngstown State, winning 69-64 while pushing at most shops. Despite a No. 1 seed, it had to hit the road because Gallagher-Iba Arena was being used for wrestling championships. OSU topped Eastern Washington 71-60, just missing a cover as an 11.5-point favorite.
The Under is 4-0 in 4 postseason games and Oklahoma State has allowed 58.5 PPG in those 4 outings, allowing 64 or fewer points in each game.
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North Texas at Oklahoma State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:45 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): North Texas +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Oklahoma State -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): North Texas +4.5 (-110) | Oklahoma State 4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 124.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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North Texas at Oklahoma State picks and predictions
Prediction
Oklahoma State 66, North Texas 57
Moneyline
Oklahoma State (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a tad bit too expensive, even for a home team playing very well.
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Against the spread
OKLAHOMA STATE -4.5 (-110) is a much better value. Gallagher-Iba Arena should be rocking on Tuesday night, and the Cowboys have been playing with a chip on their shoulder, trying to show that the NCAA Tournament committee made a mistake leaving them as the last team out.
While Oklahoma State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 home games, that was against top-tier Big 12 talent in an ultra-competitive league. It’s 5-0 SU and ATS in the last 5 home games against non-conference teams.
Over/Under
The UNDER 124.5 (-115) is worth a look in this NIT quarterfinals battle, as each of these teams were tremendous defensively during the regular season.
North Texas closed out the regular season on a 3-0 Under run, allowing just 33 points in the regular-season final against Western Kentucky. UNT was No. 1 in the nation in scoring defense (55.6 PPG). OSU ranked 54th in the country, yielding 65.9 PPG, while holding teams to just 39.6% in field-goal percentage, good for 12th.
The Under is also 4-0 in the last 4 games for Oklahoma State, while going 3-0-1 in the last 4 home games. The Under is 7-3 in the last 10 at home against teams with a winning road record, too.
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