The No. 6 Texas Longhorns (12-2, 1-1 Big 12) battle the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-5, 1-1) Saturday. Tip from Gallagher-Iba Arena is set for noon ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Texas vs. Oklahoma State'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Texas gave up 58 first-half points in a 116-103 loss to Kansas State Tuesday, failing to cover as an 8.5-point home favorite. The Longhorns are 5-9 against the spread (ATS) this season and 0-3 ATS over their last 3. Texas ranks No. 10 in the nation in points per game (84.1). It also just lost its head coach, Chris Beard, who was fired amid a domestic family violence charge.
Oklahoma State beat West Virginia 67-60 Monday, covering as a 3-point home favorite. The Cowboys pushed their ATS record to 8-6 with the cover and have now covered 4 in a row and 5 of their last 6. Their strength is defense, ranking No. 6 in the nation in opponents’ field goal percentage (36.8%).