It’s a pretty large Big 12 game on Wednesday, as the Baylor Bears will mix it up against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Gallagher-Iba Arena m Stillwater Oklahoma. The Baylor Bears have dropped two straight games, and overall are 20-3 on the season. In road games this year, Baylor has won just 4 out of 6 games.
On the other side, the Oklahoma State Cowboys have won five straight games. Oklahoma State is 15-8 on the season. The Cowboys are coming of a big road win at West Virginia on Saturday. The last time these two teams played, the Baylor Bears won by 14 at home. The Baylor Bears are -4.5 over Oklahoma State in this game. Check the latest college basketball point spreads here.
Here’s A Closer Look At The Bears Vs Cowboys College Basketball Odds, TV And Game Info
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Where: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater
TV: ESPNU
Stream Option: Watch ESPN
Odds: Florida State -9.5
Why Bet on Oklahoma State
The Oklahoma State Cowboys have put themselves into NCAA tournament consideration with five straight wins. The Cowboys biggest win was their last game, over West Virginia. The Cowboys are tied with Texas Tech for 7th in the Big 12 conference. Oklahoma State has a home game against Texas in their next outing.
The Cowboys are led by Jawun Evans. The guard for Oklahoma State is scoring 18.3 points per game, playing 28 minutes per game. Oklahoma State as a team is scoring 87.2 points per game, which is 7th in the nation. The Cowboys are seeking their 28th trip to the NCAA tournament.
Why Bet on Baylor
The Baylor Bears need a bounce back win on the road. The Bears do not want to lose three straight, which would risk them falling further back in the Big 12 standings. Baylor has TCU and Texas Tech in their next two games, which could help get them back on track. The three losses for the Bears came to West Virginia, Kansas and Kansas State.
Scott Drew’s team is scoring 74 points per game. Johnathan Motley is one of the top big men in the conference, scoring more than 16 points per game. The defense for the Bears has been pretty impressive, allowing teams to score 61.4 points per game. The Bears are in search of their 3rd trip to the NCAA Final Four.
Expert Pick & Score Prediction
Right now, the Oklahoma State Cowboys are playing better basketball than the Baylor Bears. The talent level is stronger with the Baylor BEars than the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The home court advantage of course is a thing that will side towards the Cowboys. But, in the end, look for Scott Drew to have his team ready to win on the road.
The Cowboys and Bears may even take this game into overtime. This is going to be a great game, but a couple scores late in the game are going to push the Bears to cover this spread on the road. The final bet for the Big 12 game on Wednesday is the Baylor Bears -4.5 over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
