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Iowa State vs Oklahoma State Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

Iowa State vs Oklahoma State prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch: Wednesday, January 26


Iowa State vs Oklahoma State How To Watch

Date: Wednesday, January 26
Game Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK
How To Watch: Big 12 Network/ESPN+
Record: Iowa State (14-5), Oklahoma State (10-8)
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Why Iowa State Will Win

So how does Iowa State pull up from its nosedive?

The threes have to start falling.

They’re not getting a lick of luck lately from the outside, they’re not getting to the free throw line, and they’re struggling to come up with enough easy points off of turnovers to make up for the problems on the outside.

Oklahoma State doesn’t make its free throws on a consistent enough basis, it’s the worst team in the Big 12 from three, and it’s awful on the free throw line.

However …

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Why Oklahoma State Will Win

Oklahoma State’s defense makes up for the offense.

It generates a whole lot of mistakes and makes plays on the move, the D generates a ton of blocks, and the aggressive style comes through on the offensive boards with enough second chance points to matter.

How bad has Iowa State been from the outside? Against the solid Texas Tech and TCU defenses it hit 8-of-52 from three and is way too inconsistent overall.

The Oklahoma State pressure should be enough to keep that going. Big 12 opponents are hitting way under 40% from three.

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What’s Going To Happen

Iowa State just isn’t showing well enough, and Oklahoma State isn’t the team to go against if you’re struggling from the field.

The Cowboys might not be winning a ton, but the D has been good through the rough 4-7 run.

There won’t be anything pretty about this game, but it’ll be a tight throughout and close late. Oklahoma State will get the late defensive stop to survive.

Iowa State vs Oklahoma State Prediction, Lines

Oklahoma State 59, Iowa State 57
Line: COMING, o/u: COMING
ATS Confidence out of 5: COMING

Must See Rating: 3

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