The Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-5) will clash against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-2) at Bank of Oklahoma Center. Action begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Cowboys defeated the Houston Cougars 61-55, while the Golden Gophers beat the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 84-71.
The Golden Gophers had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 30.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.605 (above their season average of 0.507). Meanwhile, Oklahoma State’s 0.294 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Houston, who had a mark of 0.164. The Cowboys’ mark was above their season average of 0.253, while the Cougars’ was below their season average of 0.262. Yor Anei put together a good game for Oklahoma State with 18 points and eight rebounds. Marcus Carr had a solid performance for Minnesota, putting up 35 points and seven assists.
The Golden Gophers won the only game between these two teams last year, 83-76. Minnesota did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (23-30; 76.7 percent). Oklahoma State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (16.0 vs. 23.1). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Oklahoma State appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Cowboys rank 11th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.424), while Minnesota is 125th in effective field goal percentage (0.517).
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Minnesota ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while Oklahoma State ranks 238th (26.8).
- The Golden Gophers average 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the country. The Cowboys rank 76th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- Oklahoma State averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. Minnesota ranks 70th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Golden Gophers rank 31st in assists per game (16.1) while the Cowboys rank 159th (12.3).
- Minnesota averages 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 64th in the NCAA. Oklahoma State ranks 189th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cowboys’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 9.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
