The Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-1) meet the Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-2) at U.S. Bank Stadium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Prediction
The Cowboys come in on a high note after topping the No. 19 LSU Tigers in their last matchup, 90-77. Oklahoma State was effective at getting and making free throws. The Cowboys made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Tigers were just 12-20 (60.0 percent). Oklahoma State was lifted by Cameron McGriff, who was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Golden Gophers were in action, they were beaten by the Boston College Eagles, 68-56. Boston College’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Minnesota. The Eagles had a rate of 0.519 (below their season average of 0.522), while the Golden Gophers posted a mark of 0.331 (below their season average of 0.526). With 16 points on 5-for-11 shooting, Jordan Murphy was Minnesota’s high scorer.
Minnesota could struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, Oklahoma State ranks 167th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while Minnesota has forced the 45th-fewest turnovers (16.7 percent).
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Oklahoma State ranks 53rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Minnesota ranks 263rd (4.7).
The Cowboys rank 108th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Golden Gophers rank 266th (14.8).
Oklahoma State ranks 112th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Minnesota ranks 251st (19.8).
The Cowboys rank 133rd in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Golden Gophers rank 267th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
Oklahoma State ranks 110th in steals per game (6.6) while Minnesota ranks 228th (5.5).
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