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.