Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Florida Atlantic Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
Betting on today’s Cowboys and Owls game? Catch the action at TD Arena in Charleston, SC, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPNU. Oklahoma State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 161.5 points.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Atlantic Owls +1
This game will be played at TD Arena at 2:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Owls.
- Not only will Florida Atlantic pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Cowboys Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games
The Cowboys improved to 2-0 on the season with an 85-78 win over Southern Illinois on Thursday. Oklahoma State was a -12 point favorite in the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 163, just over the O/U line of 161.5.
Oklahoma State led 38-37 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The Cowboys will look to tighten up defensively in their upcoming games.
Oklahoma State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They hit 40% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 20 attempts, and were 75% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 20.
Elijah Elliott led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Abou Ousmane and Brandon Newman each added 18 points, with Ousmane shooting 80% and Newman hitting 77.8% overall, including 75% from beyond the arc.
Oklahoma State’s defense struggled, giving up 78 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 65 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Cowboys allowed 23 two-pointers on 45 attempts, a 51% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 75%.
Will the Owls Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Florida Atlantic Owls Recent Game/Games
Florida Atlantic picked up a 77-74 road win over Liberty on Saturday, November 16th. Entering the game as +3 point underdogs, the Owls not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.
After trailing 42-39 at halftime, FAU’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding Liberty to just 25 points while scoring 28 themselves. The game’s total points of 151 went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.
Florida Atlantic’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts and hit 38.1% from beyond the arc, making 8 threes on 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Owls shot 75%, going 9-for-12.
Kaden Metheny led the way with 19 points, though he shot just 35.7% from the field and 33.3% from three. Matas Vokietaitis was highly efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 17 points, while Owen Aquino also shot 75%, finishing with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Zach Cleveland contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, adding a team-high 7 assists.
Florida Atlantic’s defense gave up 74 points while holding their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 59% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 27 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Florida Atlantic’s defense limited their opponent to 28% shooting, as they made 10 of 35 attempts. At the free-throw line, the other team shot 57%, converting 12 of 21 free throws. Florida Atlantic also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.