{"id":32269,"date":"2014-01-02T16:23:14","date_gmt":"2014-01-02T21:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/?p=32269"},"modified":"2014-01-02T16:23:14","modified_gmt":"2014-01-02T21:23:14","slug":"cotton-bowl-handicapping-picks-13-oklahoma-state-cowboys-vs-8-missouri-tigers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/cotton-bowl-handicapping-picks-13-oklahoma-state-cowboys-vs-8-missouri-tigers-32269\/","title":{"rendered":"Cotton Bowl Handicapping Picks: #13 Oklahoma State Cowboys vs #8 Missouri Tigers"},"content":{"rendered":"

2014 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic
\n#13 Oklahoma State Cowboys vs #8 Missouri Tigers<\/strong>
\nAT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas<\/strong>
\nFriday, January 3, 2014, 8:00 pm Eastern, TV: Fox<\/strong>
\nOpening Line: Missouri pick<\/strong>
\nCurrent Line: Oklahoma State -1 1\/2<\/strong>
\nOpening Total: 60 1\/2<\/strong>
\nCurrent Total: 61<\/strong>
\nOpening Money Line: Missouri -115 \/ Oklahoma State -105<\/strong>
\nCurrent Money Line: Oklahoma State -120 \/ Missouri +100<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Oklahoma State is a slight favorite against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl in a battle of former Big 12 foes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although both the 10-2 Oklahoma State Cowboys and 11-2 Missouri Tigers were one win away from conference titles, they will have to settle for a berth in the 2014 AT&T Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas. The #13 Cowboys, coached by Mike Gundy, went 7-2 in the Big 12 and tied with Oklahoma and Texas for second behind 8-1 Baylor. OSU lost to rival Oklahoma 33-24 in the last game of the season, and it cost the Cowboys the Big 12 title and a berth in a BCS game.<\/p>\n

The #8 Missouri Tigers, coached by Gary Pinkel, won the SEC East title with a 7-1 record over 6-2 South Carolina. Missouri lost to Auburn 59-42 in the SEC Championship game. Missouri likely would have played Florida State in the BCS Championship game with a win.<\/p>\n

Missouri and Oklahoma State were longtime rivals in the Big 8 and Big 12 before Missouri moved to the SEC in 2012. The Tigers lead the series 28-23 against the Cowboys but OSU has won the last 3 meetings, including 45-24 in Columbia in 2011.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma State is 15-8 all-time in bowl games. The Cowboys are making their 8th straight bowl appearance and have won 3 straight bowl games. Oklahoma State dismantled Purdue 58-14 in the Heart of Dallas Bowl last year. The Cowboys are 1-2 in the Cotton Bowl in history, including 2 losses to Mississippi in 2003 and 2009.<\/p>\n

Missouri is 13-16 all-time in bowl games. Missouri missed going to bowl last year for the first time in 7 seasons. The Tigers beat North Carolina 41-24 in the 2011 Independence Bowl in the last bowl appearance for Missouri. Missouri is 1-1 all time in the Cotton Bowl, including a 38-7 win over Arkansas in 2007.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma State has a road loss to West Virginia 30-21 in addition to the home loss to Oklahoma. The Cowboys have a win over Mississippi State 21-3 in Houston, along with home wins over \u00a0Lamar 59-3, Kansas State 33-29, TCU 24-10, Kansas 42-6, and Baylor 49-17. OSU has road wins over UTSA 56-35, Iowa State 58-27, Texas Tech 52-34, and Texas 38-13. Before the Oklahoma loss, the Cowboys had won 7 straight games. Oklahoma State is 8-4 ATS and the total is 4-7-1 this season. The Cowboys were 10 point favorites against the Sooners and the total was 57.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma State is outscoring teams 40-20 this season. The Cowboys are #12 in both points allowed and in scoring out of 125 FBS teams. OSU is averaging 440.9 total yards (#40 nationally) per game on offense, including 268.5 passing (#29 nationally) and 172.4 yards. On defense, the Cowboys are allowing 378.5 total yards per game on defense, including 245.6 passing (#86 nationally) and 132.9 rushing (#22 nationally) yards. Oklahoma St is +15 in turnovers with 30 takeaways. The Cowboys are averaging 57 penalty yards per game and opponents are averaging 58. The Cowboys are 71\/184 on third and fourth down conversions, and opponents are 80\/239. OSU has forced 23 sacks and allowed 10. The Pokes are \u00a053\/60 scoring in the red zone with 46 touchdowns, and their opponents are 28\/41 with 17 touchdowns. The Cowboys have 7 defensive\/special teams touchdowns and have allowed 5 this season.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma State has used two quarterbacks this season. Clint Chelf has completed 56% of his passes for 1,792 yards with 15 touchdowns and 6 picks, along with 53 carries for 321 yards and 6 touchdowns. He has started the last 7 games, and will start the Cotton Bowl.\u00a0J.W. Walsh has completed 59.5% of his passes for 1,333 yards with 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, along with with 58 carries for 294 yards and 3 touchdowns. Walsh hasn’t played in three games. He might see some snaps against Missouri if Chelf struggles but it is unlikely.<\/p>\n

Running back Desmond Roland has 160 carries, 745 yards and 12 touchdowns, along with 8 catches for 80 yards and 3 touchdowns.\u00a0Jeremy Smith has 115 carries, 442 yards and 9 touchdowns, along with 11 catches. Rennie Childs has 38 carries for 177 yards and a touchdown, along with 3 catches for 45 yards. Kye Staley has 2 rushing touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Receiver Tracy Moore has 44 catches for 638 yards and 6 touchdowns. Josh Stewart has 52 catches for 623 yards with 2 touchdowns, along with 42 rushing yards and two punt returns for touchdowns. Jhajuan Seales has 36 catches, 529 yards and 2 touchdowns. Charlie Moore has 31 catches, 415 yards and 5 touchdowns. Blake Jackson has 6 catches, 98 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cornerback Justin Gilbert has a kick return for a touchdown. Receiver Austin Hays is questionable for undisclosed reasons and Blake Webb is out for the season.<\/p>\n

Missouri’s only other loss came at home to South Carolina 27-24 in double overtime. In that game the Tigers led 17-0 going into the fourth quarter, but the Gamecocks mounted a furious comeback to send the game into overtime. Missouri has home wins over Murray State 58-14, Toledo 38-23, Arkansas State 41-19, Florida 36-17, Tennessee 31-3, and Texas A&M 28-21. The Tigers also have road wins at Indiana 45-28, Vanderbilt 51-28, Georgia 41-26, Kentucky 48-17, and Ole Miss 24-10. Missouri is 10-2-1 ATS and the total is 7-6 this season. Missouri was a 2 point favorite against Auburn in Atlanta and the total was 59.5.<\/p>\n

Missouri is outscoring teams 39-23 this season. The Tigers are #15 in scoring and #29 in points allowed nationally. Missouri is averaging 482.9 total yards a game on offense including 256.5 passing and 236.5 rushing yards. The Tigers are #16 in total offense and #16 in rushing nationally. Missouri is #39 in passing. On defense, Missouri is allowing 407.1 yards per game including 255.2 passing and 151.8 rushing yards. The Tigers are #101 in pass defense nationally. Missouri is +16 in turnovers with 29 takeaways. The Tigers average 39 penalty yards per game and opponents average 51. Missouri is 88\/190 on third and fourth down conversions and opponents are 88\/225. The Tigers have forced 38 sacks and allowed 25. Missouri is 52\/60 scoring in the red zone with 42 touchdowns and opponents and opponents are 37\/44 with 26 touchdowns. The Tigers have 4 defensive touchdowns this season and have allowed a kick return for a touchdown.<\/p>\n

Missouri quarterback James Franklin missed several games with a shoulder injury. Franklin has played the last three games. He was replaced by freshman quarterback \u00a0Maty Mauk four four games. Franklin has completed 65.6% of his passes for 2,255 yards with 19 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, along with 106 carries for 474 yards and 4 touchdowns. Mauk has completed 51.2% of his passes for 1,039 yards with 10 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, along with 38 catches, 156 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n

Running back Henry Josey has 162 carries for 1,074 yards and 13 touchdowns, along with 9 catches for 55 yards and a touchdown reception. Russell Hansbrough has 105 carries for 660 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus a catch. Marcus Murphy has 85 carries for 571 yards and 9 touchdowns, plus 10 catches for 71 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n

Receiver L’Damian Washington has 47 catches for 853 yards and 10 touchdowns. He is probable with a toe injury. Dorial Green-Beckham has 55 catches for 830 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is probable with a shoulder injury. Marcus Lucas has 55 catches for 646 yards and 2 touchdowns. He is probable with a hand injury. Bud Sasser has 23 catches for 326 yards and a touchdown, and also threw a touchdown pass. He is probable with an ankle injury. Jimmie Hunt has 21 catches for 245 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma State is 12-2 ATS after failing to cover, 6-1 overall, 4-1 in non-conference games, and 38-18 on fieldturf. The Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in the last five against the Tigers, and the under is 4-1 in those games.<\/p>\n

Missouri is 7-0 ATS after gaining 450 total yards or more, 5-0-1 after scoring 40 points or more, 4-0 in Friday games, 3-0-1 in non-conference games, 25-4 after allowing 40 points or more, 10-2-1 overall, 8-2 after a straight up loss, 8-2-1 on fieldturf, 7-2-1 after allowing more than 450 total yards, 10-3 after failing to cover, 6-2-1 after rushing for 200 yards or more, 6-2 against teams with winning records, 5-2 after allowing less than 170 passing yards, and 4-9 in neutral site games.<\/p>\n

Both of these teams have explosive offenses but have terrible pass defenses. They both force a lot of turnovers and which ever team can force the most might make the difference. Missouri’s top four receivers are expected to play, but are all battling injuries. I think there will be a ton of points scored in this game, and I think it will come down to a late field goal.<\/p>\n

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