GAME: #863 West Virginia vs 864 Oklahoma State
TIME: 1/6/2020 – 9:00p EST
SPREAD: West Virginia -1
TOTAL: 137.5
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The #17 West Virginia Mountaineers (11-2, 0-1) have another tough road game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-4, 0-1) at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Monday, 9 p.m. EST. Both teams will be looking for their first Big 12 win of the season. In their last games out West Virginia lost 60-53 at Kansas while Oklahoma State lost 85-50 to Texas Tech. These teams met twice last season with Oklahoma State winning both by an exact score of 85-77. Once as a dog at WVU and another on their home court as 4.5 point favorites. West Virginia may be exhausted from their previous matchups but they will be looking for revenge.
WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS
The West Virginia Mountaineers are averaging 73 points per game on 42% field goal shooting struggling from the 3-point range by shooting only 31% however they are adding 13.6 offensive rebounds per game. The Mountaineers are allowing only 61 points per game on only 36% field goal shooting and only 24% from three-point range. The Mountaineers are forcing 15 turnovers per game while adding 7.5 steals and 2.8 blocks per contest. West Virginia has held teams to 36% shooting from the field which is the fifth-lowest percentage among all Division I teams. The Mountaineers are led by Oscar Tshiebwe with 12.2 points is 1.2 blocks per game and Derek Culver and 10.5 points 9.7 rebounds 1.9 assess her game.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 70 points per game on 41.9% field goal shooting however they are also struggling shooting only 31% from three-point land averaging only 6.8 threes per game. The Cowboys are allowing 63 points per game on 38% field goal shooting well forcing 15.5 turnovers and adding 6.4 Steals and three blocks per game. Cowboys are led by Lindy Waters the third with 12.9 points 4.8 rebounds 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Likekele is adding 11.9 points, 4. 7 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.3 steals as well. Oklahoma State’s Lindy Waters III, Cameron McGriff, and Thomas Dziagwa have collectively scored 45% of Oklahoma State’s points this season.
WEST VIRGINIA vs OKLAHOMA STATE PREDICTION
This line opened with WVU as -2 favorites and is moving around to pick em’ at some places. This will be a game to keep a close eye on the line movements until tip as the non-ranked favored over a ranked team could be a factor if Oklahoma State becomes the favorite. West Virginia is coming off 2 tough road games against Ohio State and Kansas and have not had much of a chance to prepare for this Oklahoma State team but they are by far the better team. Oklahoma State has had few tough games and has been blown out in almost all of them. Losing to Texas Tech by 35, Losing to Minnesota by 20, Losing to Wichita State by 19.
West Virginia should easily win this game however their lack of preparedness gives Oklahoma State a chance on their home court. Take the best team unless Oklahoma State becomes the favorite. This total is also pointing to an over given these are 2 defensive teams this total should be about 10 points less which tells me this will be a high scoring game because both also have the ability to score over 70 points each in a close scoring game which the spread is indicating.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
WEST VIRGINIA
- Under is 6-0 in Mountaineers last 6 overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Mountaineers last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 5-0 in Mountaineers last 5 road games.
OKLAHOMA STATE
- Cowboys are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Cowboys last 7 Monday games.
- Cowboys are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight-up loss.
- Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Road team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: West Virginia -1 / Over 137.5
Fade the Public: Oklahoma State +1 / Over 137.5
Sharp Action: Oklahoma State +1 / no data
Bonus Play: First Half Over 64.5
West Virginia vs Oklahoma State Prediction Sports Betting Analysis – College Basketball