The Oklahoma State Cowboys will wrap up a College Football Betting season of disaster on Friday. Okie State has a road matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes. Oklahoma State was considered a preseason favorite to contend for the Big 12 championship. At the same time, Colorado was picked to finish in the basement. Instead, it has been a stunning reversal of fortunes for both teams. Colorado is coming off a road game loss to the Kansas Jayhawks. Now the Buffs need a win and some help to make the Big 12 championship game.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Colorado Buffaloes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, November 29, 2024, noon ET |
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| Location: | Folsom Field, Bouler, CO |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Oklahoma State | +17 -110 | 65 -110 | +550 |  |
| Colorado | -17 -110 | 65 -110 | -800 | |
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Oklahoma State Cowboys Team Overview
Last game, the Oklahoma State Cowboys lost 56-48 against the Texas Tech Red Raiders as 4.5-point home dogs. The game went over the sports betting total of 63.5. Oklahoma State has a record of 3-8 straight up, 3-8 against the spread, and 7-4 over/under the total. Oklahoma State ranks 60th for total offense, 16th for passing, 114th for rushing and 54th for scoring. Defensively they rank 133rd overall, 128th against the pass, 133rd against the rush, and 118th for points allowed. Also, Oklahoma State ranks 106th for fewest turnovers lost and 38th for takeaways.
The Cowboys nearly earned their first Big 12 win. But their inability to finish struck again. Oklahoma State lost to Texas Tech. While the Cowboys hadn’t won in over two months, they put up a fight and were in a position to win in the fourth quarter.
Early in the fourth quarter, Tahj Brooks took the snap out of the wildcat on fourth-and-1 and ran to the right side. Correlate that there were no OSU defenders in sight for a 40-yard touchdown to take a 42-35 lead. Next, Rodney Fields Jr. broke through and found the end zone to tie the game again.
In turn, that tie was short-lived. Brooks scored his third touchdown to put Texas Tech back in front 49-42. As OSU looked to respond, a high snap went over Maealiuaki Smith’s head and went back to the end zone. Subsequently, Texas Tech recovered to extend its lead to two scores with under five minutes remaining.
The Cowboys began the game with a surprise when Maealiuaki Smith got his first career start. The true freshman looked solid for the Cowboys. In sum, he was 26-of-36 on his passes for 326 yards and two touchdowns.
Colorado Buffaloes Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado Buffaloes lost 37-21 against the Kansas Jayhawks as 1.5-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 60. Colorado has a record of 8-3 straight up, 8-3 against the spread, and 6-4-1 over/under the total. CU ranks 64th for total offense, 8th for passing, 134th for rushing and 33rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 74th overall, 63rd against the pass, 81st against the rush, and 61st for points allowed. Also, Colorado ranks 35th for fewest turnovers lost and 52nd for takeaways.
Oklahoma State at Colorado SBG Free Picks
Colorado has much more College Football Betting credibility than Oklahoma State this season. In this situation, Oklahoma State will be an enhanced value and contrarian play.
Oklahoma State at Colorado SBG Best Bet: Oklahoma State Cowboys.