OK State vs. Tulsa Odds & Betting Predictions - September 14, 2024

#ProSystem . early weeks 1h unders Overall: 299-200-11,60% (ROI:15%) Season:8-5-1,62% (ROI:21%)

Follow On X: https://x.com/PicksOffice Oklahoma State’s defensive struggles should make bettors wary of backing them to cover a large spread on the road. They’ve allowed 518.0 yards per game, including 340.0 through the air and 178.0 on the ground, which paints the picture of a team struggling to impose itself on defense. Teams have averaged 4.7 yards per carry against Oklahoma State, and while four takeaways and five sacks have helped, those numbers indicate the Cowboys' defense is far from reliable. Tulsa’s offense, built around a potent ground game that’s averaged 243.0 rushing yards per contest and 6.7 yards per carry, looks well-suited to exploit these vulnerabilities. Running back Lloyd Avant should play a crucial role in attacking this Oklahoma State defense. His ability to break through on the ground can set up Tulsa’s passing game, where QB Kirk Francis has been efficient with a 67.2% completion rate and five touchdowns in two games. With a balanced attack, Tulsa can put together long drives that both score points and keep Oklahoma State’s offense off the field. On the other side, Oklahoma State has posted strong offensive numbers, averaging 41.5 points per game and nearly 390 yards of offense. However, the bulk of their success has come through the air, where they’ve relied on Alan Bowman’s 571 passing yards. The Cowboys’ run game, on the other hand, has been lackluster, picking up just 104.0 yards per game on the ground at 3.2 yards per carry. Tulsa’s defense, which has allowed only 183.5 passing yards per game and limited opponents to 58.8% passing, will likely keep Oklahoma State from dominating through the air. More importantly, Tulsa’s ability to limit opposing ground games to 3.3 yards per rush could force Oklahoma State into becoming one-dimensional, which could lead to more stalled drives and fewer scoring opportunities for the Cowboys.