by Rod Pearson
Monday, Nov 25, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Friday, November 29, 2024
Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO
Where to Watch: ABC
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: OK State +17, Colorado -17; Over/Under: 65.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: OK State +17, Colorado -17; Over/Under: 65.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: OK State +17, Colorado -17; Over/Under: 65.5 points
Season Record
Oklahoma State Cowboys: 3-8 (0-8) (16th place, Big 12)
Colorado Buffaloes: 8-3 (6-2) (4th place, Big 12)
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Oklahoma State Cowboys: lost their last game at home against the Texas Tech Red Raiders 56-48.
Colorado Buffaloes: lost their last game on the road against the Kansas Jayhawks 37-21.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Colorado Buffaloes Preview and Analysis
Oklahoma State is entering this game with a 3-8 record overall and they have a 0-8 record in their conference games too. They are 2-4 in their home games, 1-4 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against Texas Tech 56-48. Maealiuaki Smith was the starting QB and he completed 26/36 passes for 326 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Ollie Gordon II led the team in rushing yards with 156 and 3 TDs. De'Zhaun Stribling led the receivers with 133 receiving yards on 7 receptions and 1 TD. Parker Robertson led the defense in that game with 8 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while Jeff Roberson and Xavier Ross each led the defense in sacks with 1. Parker Robertson came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Colorado is entering this game with an 8-3 record overall and they have a 6-2 record in their conference games too. They are 4-1 in their home games, 4-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They lost their last game against Kansas 37-21. Shedeur Sanders was the starting QB and he completed 23/29 passes for 266 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Shedeur Sanders led the team in rushing yards with 26. Travis Hunter led the receivers with 125 receiving yards on 8 receptions and 2 TDs. Shilo Sanders led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 6 assisted tackles while B.J. Green II led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Oklahoma State vs Colorado Prediction
The current betting odds have Colorado listed as a 17 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Colorado has looked really good in their games this season with their 8-3 record overall and their 6-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big 12. They are coming off a bad loss to Kansas in their last one and that loss hurt a lot since it will likely be the thing that keeps them out of the Big 12 Championship, but Deion Sanders has still turned this team around in 2 seasons as they have been having a really impressive season. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State has looked terrible in their games this season with their 3-8 record overall and their 0-8 conference record which has them right at the bottom of the Big 12. Oklahoma State was ranked coming into the season and was even one of the favorites to make the Big 12 Championship, but they have looked terrible against conference opponents all year and are the only team in the Big 12 with no conference wins. Their offense has been really inconsistent, but their defense has been their biggest issue as they have been giving up a ton of points week after week, coming off another 56-48 loss in their last one. Colorado doesn't have a great defense themselves, but their defense has looked a lot better than Oklahoma State this season and Colorado will be looking to bounce back with a much better performance after that loss. The best way to place a bet here is on Colorado to cover the spread in this game.
Oklahoma State Colorado Prediction: Our NCAAF Pick for Friday, November 29, 2024 (12:00 pm ET start time) is Colorado 45 OK State 20.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Oklahoma State Cowboys: 2-7 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 63. 1-4 ATS off a home loss. 1-4 ATS after 3 or more consecutive straight up losses. 7-4 OVER as a road underdog. 4-1 OVER after 3 or more consecutive straight up losses. 11-6 OVER when playing against a team with a winning record.
Colorado Buffaloes: 9-4 ATS against conference opponents at home. 5-2 ATS vs. good passing teams averaging 250 or more passing yards/game at home. 11-5 OVER in home lined games. 16-9 OVER against conference opponents. 5-1 OVER versus poor defensive teams - allowing 5.9 yards/play or more.
Key Injuries
Oklahoma State Cowboys: J. Pope (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. A. Kawecki (OL) Out - Bicep. T. Shettron (WR) Out - Hand. D. Cooper (OL) Out - Lower Body. G. Rangel (QB) Out - Collarbone. Z. Flores (QB) Out - Leg. C. Oliver (LB) Questionable - Foot. A. Green (RB) Out - Leg.
Colorado Buffaloes: J. Horn (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. P. Hodge (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed. S. Cokes (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. N. Webb Walker (DE) Questionable - Undisclosed. R. Buell (DT) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Ponder (QB) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Feely (K/P) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Hayes (DE) Questionable - Undisclosed. T. Carter (DT) Questionable - Undisclosed. P. Kirkland (OG) Questionable - Undisclosed. K. Mikell (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. C. Russell (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. S. Hart (TE) Questionable - Undisclosed. T. Woods (LB) Out - Redshirt. J. Brown (LB) Out - Redshirt. O. Miller (WR) Out - Leg.
Notable Quotes
“I have as much energy now as I did when I took this job. And most of you guys think I’m crazy, which I am. ... And even though we’re in a really tough situation here that we haven’t been in 18 years, I’m excited to come to work tomorrow and try to find a way to beat Colorado.” - Mike Gundy after his team’s loss against TTU in their last game.
“We controlled our own destiny and we fumbled it.” - Deion Sanders after his team’s loss against Kansas in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Oklahoma State Cowboys
WR Owens, Rashod
WR Stribling, De'Zhaun
WR Presley, Brennan
TE Ford, Josh
QB Bowman, Alan
RB Gordon II, Ollie
FB Schultz, Jake
Colorado Buffaloes
WR Sheppard, Will
WR Hunter, Travis
WR Horn Jr., Jimmy
WR Wester, LaJohntay
TE Smalls, Sav'ell
QB Sanders, Shedeur
RB Offerdahl, Charlie
Statistical Leaders
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Passing: A. Bowman (2413)
Rushing: O. Gordon (870)
Receiving: D. Stribling (882)
Touchdowns: O. Gordon (14)
Colorado Buffaloes
Passing: S. Sanders (3488)
Rushing: I. Augustave (373)
Receiving: T. Hunter (1036)
Touchdowns: T. Hunter (12)
Coaches:
Oklahoma State Cowboys: Mike Gundy (20th season)
Colorado Buffaloes: Deion Sanders (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
