Texas vs. Oklahoma State: How to watch, odds, predictions from ESPN, KenPom
No. 6 Texas (12-2) and Oklahoma State (9-5) square off in Stillwater in a Big 12 matchup where the Cowboys look to pull off the upset. Ahead of the game, which will be broadcast live on ESPNU, predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics – are rolling in.
How to watch Texas vs. Oklahoma State
Tip-off: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Stillwater (Okla.)
Channel: ESPNU
Vegas Odds
Texas is a 2.5 point favorite over Oklahoma State Saturday, according to the odds at VegasInsider. The total is set at 141.5.
ESPN BPI prediction
Predicted winner: Texas
Predicted point differential: 0.9
Win probability Texas: 53.5%
Matchup quality: 96.3
ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances. This is rated as the top game of the Saturday slate, according to ESPN.
KenPom prediction
Predicted final score: Oklahoma State wins 71-70
Win probability Oklahoma State: 51%
KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. Here, the Cowboys are the predicted winner, pulling off a big upset. But again, the margin for victory is very slim as KenPom has Oklahoma State winning by just a point.
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“The University of Texas has parted ways with Chris Beard. This has been a difficult situation that we’ve been diligently working through. Today I informed Mr. Beard of our decision to terminate him effective immediately,” said Del Conte, per the statement. “We thank Coach Rodney Terry for his exemplary leadership both on and off the court at a time when our team needed it most. We are grateful he will remain the acting head coach for the remainder of the season.
“We are proud of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, who throughout this difficult time have continued to make us proud to be Longhorns.”
Beard was in the second year of his contract, after making a move from in-state rival Texas Tech following the 2020-21 season. In his only full season as Longhorns head coach, he reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament.