The Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-11) go head-to-head against the South Carolina Gamecocks (10-8) at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game will air on ESPNU at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
South Carolina Gamecocks at Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Prediction
In the Gamecocks’ last outing, they topped the No. 16 Auburn Tigers, 80-77. The Gamecocks, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.7, had a phenomenal mark of 37.8 and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.467 (below their season average of 0.538). With 32 points on 11-for-12 shooting, Chris Silva was the game’s leading scorer.
The Cowboys were beaten by the Oklahoma Sooners in their last matchup, 70-61. Oklahoma’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Oklahoma State. The Sooners had a rate of 0.231 (below their season average of 0.231), while the Cowboys posted a mark of 0.096 (below their season average of 0.230). With 13 points and five rebounds, Cameron McGriff put together a solid performance for Oklahoma State.
It might be an error-filled game for the Oklahoma State offense. Oklahoma State ranks 275th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the pesky defense of South Carolina forces the 57th-most turnovers in the nation (22.0 percent). Contrasting styles will be on display in this matchup. The fast-breaking Gamecocks rank 56th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Cowboys rank 284th.
South Carolina at Oklahoma State Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma State ranks 119th in rebounds per game (36.2) while South Carolina ranks 188th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
The Gamecocks average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the country. The Cowboys rank 84th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
South Carolina ranks 99th in steals per game (6.6) while Oklahoma State ranks 126th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Cowboys average 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 139th in the NCAA. The Gamecocks rank 153rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
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The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, South Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 2.4 points.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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