The No. 23 Oklahoma Sooners (11-2, 0-1 Big 12) will try to lengthen their seven-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-7, 0-1 Big 12) at Lloyd Noble Center. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Oklahoma Sooners Free Prediction
In the Cowboys’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Charlotte 49ers, 66-64. One of Charlotte’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-21 (90.5 percent), while the Cowboys were 14-18 (77.8 percent). Cameron McGriff was Oklahoma State’s high scorer with 17 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
The Sooners beat the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in their last outing, 91-76. The Sooners had a much better free throw rate (0.379 vs. 0.130) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.595 vs. 0.486). Christian James was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
After the Cowboys won two out of three games against the Sooners last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, Oklahoma State won 71-60. The Cowboys had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.0 vs. 12.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.156 vs. 0.121).
James has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Oklahoma.
Contrasting styles will be on display in this contest. Oklahoma has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (93rd in possessions per game), while Oklahoma State has been more methodical (234th in possessions per game).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma ranks ninth in rebounds per game (42.9) while Oklahoma State ranks 138th (36.1).
The Cowboys average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. The Sooners rank 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Oklahoma State ranks 147th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Oklahoma ranks 201st in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
The Cowboys average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. The Sooners rank 129th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
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The Cowboys’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 1.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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