The Charleston Cougars (3-0) look to remain perfect when they square off with the Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-1) at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Charleston Cougars at Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction
The last time the Cougars played, they defeated the Rhode Island Rams, 66-55. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Charleston’s largest advantages. They had 27 free throw attempts, 11 more than Rhode Island. With 17 points on 7-for-16 shooting, Jarrell Brantley led Charleston in scoring.
The Cowboys had no trouble getting past the UTSA Roadrunners in their last outing, 82-60. The Cowboys had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.581 vs. 0.367) and had a better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 19.7). Cameron McGriff was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-18 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a solid edge for Oklahoma State in this showdown. The Cowboys rank 34th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 percent), while Charleston ranks 141st in defensive rebounding percentage (72.3 percent) since the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Cougars have committed the 11th-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 15.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of the Cowboys has caused the 60th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 20.9 percent).
Charleston Cougars at Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Oklahoma State ranks 75th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Charleston ranks 250th (33.7).
The Cowboys rank 112th in assists per game (14.3) while the Cougars rank 284th (11.2).
Charleston ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.1) while Oklahoma State ranks 167th (6.3).
The Cowboys rank 75th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Cougars rank 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
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