Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/3
The Oklahoma State Cowboys will travel to Lubbock, Texas, to face the #15 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday. This game is part of the Big 12 conference matchups and will take place at the United Supermarkets Arena. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN2 at 1:00 PM ET.
Texas Tech enters the game as the favorite with a spread of -11.5. The Red Raiders have a strong home record of 9-1 this season. Meanwhile, the Cowboys have a 12-1 record overall, with a 2-1 record away from home. The betting lines show the Oklahoma State moneyline at +507, while Texas Tech’s moneyline is -790. The over/under for this game is set at 168.5 points.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Venue: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock TX
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Texas Tech Red Raiders -11.5 (-112), Oklahoma State Cowboys +11.5 (-110)
Oklahoma State Cowboys Team Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys have been strong this season with a 12-1 record. They have won their last three games, including a big win against Bethune-Cookman, 103-77. Anthony Roy was a standout in that game, scoring 27 points in just 25 minutes.
The Cowboys score an average of 91.2 points per game, ranking them 18th in the nation. They are also effective at the free-throw line, making 75.4% of their attempts. Their field goal percentage is 49.3%, which puts them in the top 50 teams nationwide.
When it comes to betting trends, the Cowboys are 12-1 straight up for the season. They have been less successful against the spread with a 6-7 record. Their games often go over the total, with an 8-5 record in that category.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders have had a strong season so far. They hold a 10-3 record, with a notable 9-1 mark at home. Ranked #15 in the AP poll, they compete in the Big 12 conference.
Offensively, the Red Raiders average 83.8 points per game. They have a solid field goal percentage of 47.1 and make 10.6 three-pointers per game. Christian Anderson leads the team with 20.6 points per game.
Defensively, Texas Tech averages 7.1 steals per game. Their defense could improve, as they allow 16.7 fouls per game. However, they have been successful straight up, especially as favorites, with a 9-1 record in those games.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, Oklahoma State is given +11.5 points. They score 91.2 points per game, while Texas Tech scores 83.8 points per game. Considering Oklahoma State’s high scoring average and Texas Tech’s moderate scoring, Oklahoma State +11.5 (-110) is the pick. The projected score is Texas Tech 88, Oklahoma State 80.
For the over/under pick, the total is set at 168.5. Oklahoma State plays at a fast pace with 76.1 possessions per game, and Texas Tech has a moderate pace at 68.7 possessions per game. Combining their scoring averages suggests a total around 168 points. Therefore, the under 168.5 (-111) is the recommended pick.