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Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech prediction: Why Texas Tech is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Texas Tech and Oklahoma State are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at United Supermarkets Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Texas Tech as the most likely winner of the Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Oklahoma State and Texas Tech 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Texas Tech an 84% chance of beating Oklahoma State. Our predicted final score has Texas Tech winning 87-75.
According to our model, Oklahoma State (+12.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 166.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Oklahoma State | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12.5 (-110) | -12.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +610 | -900 |
| Total | o166.5 (-115) | u166.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Oklahoma State +12.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Oklahoma State | +610 |
| Total | Under 166.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 166.5 total points.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Texas Tech and Oklahoma State at United Supermarkets Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: United Supermarkets Arena
Conclusion
We predict Texas Tech, with an 84% win probability, will likely beat Oklahoma State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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