Oklahoma State (12-13) vs UCF (13-12)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Gallagher-Iba Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Oklahoma State -1.5 — Over/Under: 160.5
The UCF Knights are visiting the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Wednesday, February 19th at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UCF Knights vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction. We will examine:
The Oklahoma State Cowboys’ recent form and player performance
The UCF Knights’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Oklahoma State Cowboys
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UCF Knights
Recent betting trends in games played between the UCF Knights and Oklahoma State Cowboys
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the UCF Knights vs Oklahoma State Cowboys game
Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys have a 12-13 record this season and are sitting in 14th place in the Big 12. The Cowboys are coming off a 55-93 loss to Texas Tech. The Cowboys are 10-15 against the spread, and 13-12 in over/under while having a 9-3 home record.
Offensively, Oklahoma State is averaging 72.2 points per game, which ranks 240th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.2 points per game (278th). The Cowboys shoot 42.7% from the field (297th) and 32.8% from beyond the arc (249th). The Cowboys shoot 71.9% from the free throw line (189th) and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game (196th).
Marchellus Avery leads Oklahoma State in scoring this season, with an average of 12.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Abou Ousmane adds 11.8 points and a team-high 5.7 rebounds per game.
UCF Knights Preview
The UCF Knights have a 13-12 record this season and are sitting in 13th place in the Big 12. UCF is coming off a 64-76 loss to Colorado. The Knights are 11-14 against the spread, and 14-9-2 in over/under, while having a 2-5 road record.
Offensively, UCF is averaging 78.4 points per game, which is 97th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 79.6 points per game (346th). The Knights shoot 41.9% from the field (325th) and 33.8% from beyond the arc (192nd). The Knights shoot 77.5% from the free-throw line (24th) and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game (136th).
Keyshawn Hall leads UCF in scoring with an average of 18.5 points and a team-high 7 rebounds, while Darius Johnson adds 14.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and a team-high 4.1 assists per game. UCF will play against Utah, Kansas State, TCU, Oklahoma State, and West Virginia following this one.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- UCF has lost each of its last six games.
- Oklahoma State has won nine of its last 10 games at Gallagher-Iba Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UCF has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the UCF Knights will win
- Oklahoma State has lost 18 of its last 20 night games against the Big 12 Conference.
- UCF has won 19 of its last 24 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost the first half in eight of its last nine night games against the Big 12 Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Eighteen of Oklahoma State’s last 19 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
- Each of UCF’s last four road night games against the Big 12 Conference has produced a total of 168+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.5).
- Oklahoma State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.3).
- UCF ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.1).
- UCF ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.5%).
UCF Knights vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction
UCF has won all three meetings against Oklahoma State and is 2-1 against the spread. Over is 2-1 in their three meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, UCF won 77-62 at home, covering the spread, and the game went over the point total.
In this UCF Knights vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction, Oklahoma State is coming as a -1.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical records this season, but the Cowboys have been very good at home, while the Knights have been struggling on the road. Oklahoma State is 2-6 in their last 8 games, but have been covering games, as they are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5. On the other hand, UCF is struggling lately, as they are 1-8 in their last 9 games and 0-5 against the spread. The value here lies with the home team, so take the Oklahoma State Cowboys and lay the points at home.