This matchup between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Long Beach State 49ers will take place at TD Arena. The game begins at 7:00 pm ET on Sunday, Nov. 22 and will air on ESU and ES3.
The 49ers are hoping for a better outcome after their 87-52 loss to Virginia on Friday. Justin Bibbins played well, putting up eight points, five rebounds, and three assists for Long Beach State. The Cowboys, meanwhile, are coming off a close 71-68 loss at the hands of George Mason on Friday. Chris Olivier posted 19 points, five rebounds, and five blocks.
Oklahoma State takes on Long Beach State as a six-point favorite. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is unavailable as of now. The 49ers have gone 3-1 Straight Up (SU) and 2-1 Against The Spread (ATS).
Over on the other bench, Oklahoma State has a SU record of 3-1 and an ATS record of 2-1. The Cowboys get to the line and convert their free throws at a high volume, ranking 27th in the nation with 74 made (18.0 per game). The Cowboys rarely make costly errors handling the ball. They have the 31st-best assist-to-turnover ratio in the country at 1.70. When it comes to defending the rim, the Cowboys are one of the best in the nation with an average of 7.2 blocks per game.
This game will be the first meeting for Long Beach State and Oklahoma State in recent seasons.
Predictions: SU Winner – OkSt, ATS Winner – OkSt
Notes
Long Beach State scores an average of just 72.2 points per game (ranked 236th). Oklahoma State ranks 62nd in points allowed, giving up 63.0 points per game.
Oklahoma State lost its last game by a three-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, Long Beach State is 2-0. Oklahoma State is 0-1 in close games this season.
Long Beach State averages 71.0 possessions per game, scoring 1.017 points on each possession. While Oklahoma State averages fewer possessions per game with 67.4, they score more points per possession with 1.165.
The Long Beach State 49ers average an effective field goal percentage of 47.1% this season. The Oklahoma State Cowboys have split their games this season (1-1) when opponents have an eFG% of 47.1% or greater.
Long Beach State attempts an average of 19.0 three pointers per game and Oklahoma State attempts 17.0 on average. When the teams attempt at least 20 three pointers, the Long Beach State 49ers have an even 1-1 record while the Oklahoma State Cowboys are undefeated with a 1-0 record.
Oklahoma State, the 17th-ranked team in blocked shots, registers an average of 7.2 per game. Long Beach State ranks lower at 231st with 2.8.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys average 6.2 steals per game. The Long Beach State 49ers are undefeated with a 2-0 record when they give up at least 6 steals.
