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The Oklahoma State Cowboys will meet the Texas A&M Aggies in the Taxact Texas Bowl.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with oddsmakers listing Oklahoma State as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Oklahoma State has -182 odds to pick up the win, while Texas A&M is listed at +147 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 55.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M Live?
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: NRG Stadium
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Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State has the 37th-ranked offense this season (424.8 yards per game), and have been worse defensively, ranking eighth-worst with 443.4 yards allowed per game. Oklahoma State ranks 54th in scoring offense (29.5 points per game) and 93rd in scoring defense (29.0 points allowed per game) this year. Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks ninth-worst in the FBS (267.5 passing yards allowed per game), Oklahoma State has played better offensively, ranking 37th in the FBS by averaging 264.2 passing yards per game. Oklahoma State is totaling 160.5 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 63rd in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 106th, giving up 175.8 rushing yards per contest. Oklahoma State is averaging a 37.3% third-down conversion rate offensively this season (81st in the FBS), and is giving up a 42.4% third-down conversion rate (105th) on defense. Oklahoma State has forced 13 total turnovers (66th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 15 times (90th in the FBS) for -2a turnover margin of -2, 83rd-ranked in college football.
Texas A&M
Texas A&M has been dominant on defense, allowing just 295.6 total yards per game (ninth-best). Offensively, it ranks 53rd by compiling 403.9 total yards per game. Texas A&M’s defense ranks 34th in the FBS with 21.3 points given up per game, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 24th-best by accumulating 34.2 points per contest. Texas A&M’s pass defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 22nd-best in the FBS with 188.3 passing yards ceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 262.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 39th. Texas A&M ranks 88th in the FBS with 141.6 rushing yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 17th-best by giving up only 107.3 rushing yards per game. Texas A&M ranks 34th in the FBS with a 43.9% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 13th-best by surrendering a 30.3% third-down rate. Texas A&M owns a -5 turnover margin this season, which ranks 106th in the FBS.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M Betting Analysis
Oklahoma State Betting Insights
Oklahoma State has covered the spread seven times in 13 games with a set spread. Oklahoma State has an ATS record of 2-3 when playing as at least 4-point favorites. This season, Oklahoma State games have hit the over seven times. The Cowboys have gone 5-2 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 71.4% of those games). When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -182 or shorter, the Cowboys have gone 0-0 (80%).
Texas A&M Betting Insights
Texas A&M has gone 5-6-1 against the spread this year. Texas A&M has yet to cover a spread (0-1) when playing as at least 4-point underdogs. This year, Texas A&M games have hit the over seven times. The Aggies have been the underdog in four games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests. The Aggies have a record of when they’re set as an underdog of +147 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M Against The Spread & Betting Records
Oklahoma State
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 54.1 | 55.1 | 52.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 31.3 | 33.1 | 29.2 |
| ATS Record | 7-6-0 | 4-3-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-6-0 | 3-4-0 | 4-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-2 | 3-1 | 2-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 4-2 | 3-0 | 1-2 |
Texas A&M
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 52.0 | 49.4 | 55.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.9 | 36.3 | 30.6 |
| ATS Record | 5-6-1 | 4-3-0 | 1-3-1 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-5-0 | 3-4-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-1 | 3-0 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-4 | 0-1 | 0-3 |
Players to Watch
Oklahoma State
- Ollie Gordon has been leading the way in the ground game, rushing for 1,613 yards and 20 touchdowns in 13 games.
- Gordon has been a factor in the passing game, reeling in 37 balls on zero targets for 326 yards and one touchdown.
- In 13 games, Alan Bowman has passed for 3,058 yards (235.2 yards per game) to go along with 13 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 59.7%.
- When he’s not airing it out, Bowman has rushed for 18 yards (1.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns in 13 games.
- Brennan Presley has been a key piece of the Cowboys’ passing attack in 2023, posting 83 receptions for 830 yards and six touchdowns.
- Rashod Owens has gotten zero targets in 2023 and has converted them into 53 catches (4.4 per game) for 731 yards and three TDs in 12 games.
- As part of the Cowboys’ defense, Nickolas Martin has registered 120 tackles, three TFL, six sacks, and two interceptions in 13 games.
- As part of the Cowboys’ defensive unit, Kendal Daniels has collected two sacks to go with one TFL, 88 tackles, and one interception in 13 games.
- As part of the Cowboys’ defense, Trey Rucker has amassed one interception to go along with 85 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended in 12 games.
- Collin Oliver, as part of the Cowboys’ defense, has compiled five sacks to go with five TFL and 61 tackles in 12 games.
Texas A&M
- In 12 games, Ainias Smith has 53 receptions for 795 yards (66.3 per game) and two touchdowns.
- In nine games, Max Johnson has passed for 1,452 yards (161.3 per game), with nine touchdowns and five interceptions, and a completion percentage of 62.1%.
- In addition, Johnson has rushed for 27 yards and two TDs.
- On the ground, Le’Veon Moss has scored five touchdowns and picked up 484 yards (53.8 per game).
- In 11 games, Amari Daniels has rushed for 514 yards (46.7 per game) and five TDs.
- As a playmaker on defense, the Aggies’ Edgerrin Cooper has registered 78 tackles, 10 TFL, and nine sacks in 12 games.
- Taurean York has been wreaking havoc on defense, amassing 65 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks for the Aggies.
- In 12 games for the Aggies, Demani Richardson has delivered 58 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- With one interception to go with 47 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended in 10 games, Bryce Anderson has been providing a big boost on defense for the Aggies.
Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M Predictions and Pick
Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M betting card
- Pick ATS:
Texas A&M (+4)
- Pick OU: Over (55.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Texas A&M, and we predict that Texas A&M will cover the spread (Oklahoma State -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 55.5 points.