Oklahoma State Cowboys vs South Carolina Gamecocks Point Spread Picks

Oklahoma State has lost some key players from last season's squad, including Marcus Smart who now wears a Celtics uniform. That hasn't stopped them from starting the season at 7-0, but their is a caveat. They have been favored in every game they have played thus far and now venture on the road vs. a competent South Carolina team. The Gamecocks come in off a pair of double-digit wins, and should be hungry to face what looks like their biggest test of the season so far. The Cowboys have a history of struggling after an extensive homestand at 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 when taking to the road for the first time after three or more straight home games. The Gamecocks have come up positive in out-of-conference games, taking the money in seven of their last 10. Play the points on South Carolina.

The South Carolina Gamecocks at 2-2 have logged wins just against Florida International and Longwood. They don't have a go-to player, and three of their top five scorers are shooting less than 39%. Just one of their top six scorers are connecting on over 30% from deep, and that is a below average 31.6%. That is a recipe for a potential blowout heading on the road, and facing the #11 ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Cowboys are 4-0 at home this season, and have won all of them by more than 20 points, including a win vs. a tough Memphis squad. Okie State is 23-5-2 ATS in their last 30 at home vs. a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. South Carolina is 16-38-1 ATS in their last 55 off a spread loss. The Cowboys are taking no prisoners right now, so play on Oklahoma State. Also take the UNDER. In their two road games this season, the Gamecocks have barely managed 60 points per game. That spells real trouble against a team that has held opponents to 61.2 per game here at home. The good news for South Carolina is that their defense has done well at 63.2 per game allowed. The Gamecocks are 6-1 UNDER in their last seven games following a win and they are also 8-3 UNDER in their last 11 games vs. teams at .600 or better. Lay the points with Oklahoma State and take the UNDER.