The Oklahoma State Cowboys (17-14) battle the No. 7 Texas Longhorns (23-8) Thursday in the Big 12 Tournament. Tip from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Oklahoma State vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The 7th-seeded Cowboys beat the No. 10 Oklahoma Sooners 57-49 in the 1st round of the Tournament and now battle the 2nd-seeded Longhorns.
Texas beat Oklahoma State both times this season, winning each by double figures and covering both. The Longhorns were 3-3 against the spread (ATS) over their last 6 games and 14-17 ATS on the season.
The Cowboys were 15-16 ATS on the season. They ended just 2-5 ATS over their last 7 games, but have won and covered their last 2, including their 1st-round win over the Sooners.
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Oklahoma State vs. Texas odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Oklahoma State +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Texas -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Oklahoma State +6.5 (-110) | Texas -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Oklahoma State vs. Texas picks and predictions
Prediction
Texas 74, Oklahoma State 71
Moneyline
SKIP.
Texas (-290) is too pricey for me to play, and while the Cowboys (+220) have some value given the chaotic nature of tournament play, the Longhorns were dominant in the 2 regular-season matchups.
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Against the spread
LEAN OKLAHOMA STATE +6.5 (-110).
The Cowboys have played well as of late, covering against Oklahoma and Texas Tech in their last 2. They may not have covered, but lost their 2 games prior to Baylor by 6 and to Kansas State by 5.
Oklahoma State was 9-10 ATS in conference games while Texas was 9-9 ATS. The Cowboys rank 24th in opponents’ field goal percentage (40.3%), so they should be able to use their defense to keep this game close.
The Cowboys have been playing well and should keep the deficit slim. Back OKLAHOMA STATE +6.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 142.5 (-105).
The Cowboys were 15-14 O/U this season while Texas was 16-13 O/U. Despite their defensive nature, the Cowboys were 4-2-1 O/U in their last 7 games.
Texas was 4-4 O/U in its last 8, but did manage to score at least 72 in its last 5 straight games. It ranks 30th in the nation at 78.8 points per game. Both teams also rank within the top 150 in offensive rebounds per game, so expect ample extra opportunities.
Ultimately, take the OVER 142.5 (-105).
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