The Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) travel to Stillwater to take on the No. 7 Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-0, 1-0) Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
After sneaking past rival Texas 37-34 two weeks ago, the Red Raiders fell back to earth last Saturday with a 37-28 loss to Kansas State and QB Adrian Martinez.
In the 1st season under coach Joey McGuire, Texas Tech is on a path to relevance in the Big 12. Recruiting has been heating up and the fans and alumni are getting on board with the scheme he and new offensive coordinator Zach Kittley have brought to Lubbock. The “Air Raid” has been successful for the Red Raiders, however, it may not be enough against the Cowboys this week.
OSU was able to avenge last season’s Big 12 Championship Game loss by beating then No. 14 Baylor 36-25 last Saturday. Senior QB Spencer Sanders has finally shown why coach Mike Gundy has stayed with him so long despite his many struggles in key moments for Oklahoma State. This steadfast support is now being rewarded as the Cowboys boast an undefeated record heading into this matchup at home.
Oklahoma State has scored on everyone this season. With former defensive coordinator Jim Knowles now at Ohio State, the OSU defense has also taken a bit of a downturn in scoring. With the Red Raiders’ dangerous passing attack coming in, this one will be an old-fashioned, Big 12 “no defense allowed”, type of game — and it will be fun.
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Texas Tech 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 Thursday at 9:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Texas Tech +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Oklahoma State -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Texas Tech +9.5 (-110) | Oklahoma State -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 69 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Texas Tech at Oklahoma State picks and predictions
Prediction
Oklahoma State 52, Texas Tech 41
Moneyline
NO BET.
The line is too high to make a wager on either side.
Against the spread
PASS.
If I had to make a pick on the spread, it would be on Oklahoma State -9.5 (-110) to cover. This is not a safe play though.
Texas Tech can score and score quickly. Even in games where Oklahoma State has gotten out to an early lead, it has given up points late for the backdoor cover. It’s too risky to make this play.
The Cowboys are good, but they do not always close teams out.
Over/Under
BET OVER 69 (-107).
This will be an old-fashioned Big 12 game where there are plenty of points. The Over might hit by halftime. Even if it is not, it will be Over by the end of the game with these two offenses.
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