College hoops betting interest focuses on the UTRGV Vaqueros vs Oklahoma State Cowboys battle Friday at Gallagher-Iba Arena as the Cowboys look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
UTRGV Vaqueros vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Oklahoma State Cowboys battles the UTRGV Vaqueros, currently sitting with a 6-7 mark (0-0 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 1-9 for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and 0-0 for the UTRGV Vaqueros.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys sit at No. 21 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the UTRGV Vaqueros sit at No. 342 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Oklahoma State's No. 104-ranked scoring average of 77.36 PPG, against a UTRGV Vaqueros defense rated No. 235 and allowing 78.54 PPG. The Oklahoma State Cowboys FG% has averaged 44.06% to date this season, more than the UTRGV Vaqueros shooters have managed so far (41.06% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UTRGV was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Texas-Arlington and falling by a 86-65 score at UTPA Fieldhouse.
The Cowboys grabbed a 71-59 win over the Golden Hurricane on Tuesday, behind a 16-point effort from Kendall Smith at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
UTRGV home to Hampton, Saturday, December 30th
Oklahoma State at West Virginia, Friday, December 29th