It will be a battle between Big 12 opponents when the Oklahoma State Cowboys (12-6, 2-4 Big 12) welcome the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners (14-3, 4-2 Big 12) to Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Oklahoma Sooners at Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Prediction
The last time the Sooners played, they were blown out by the Kansas State Wildcats, 87-69. Kansas State’s 15.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Oklahoma, who had a mark of 22.8. The Wildcats’ mark was worse than their season average of 14.6, while the Sooners’ was above their season average of 14.7. Oklahoma’s Rashard Odomes played well, putting up 16 points and six rebounds.
The Cowboys fell to the Baylor Bears in their last matchup, 76-60. Baylor’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Oklahoma State. The Bears had a rate of 10.3 (better than their season average of 16.7), while the Cowboys posted a mark of 19.1 (above their season average of 15.3). Cameron McGriff put together a solid performance for Oklahoma State, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
The prolific offense of Oklahoma State will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Oklahoma. The Cowboys currently rank 99th in offensive efficiency, while the Sooners are 201st in defensive efficiency. The Cowboys should have the edge on that end of the court.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Trae Young put up 27 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Sooners defeated the Cowboys 109-89. Getting to the free throw line was one of Oklahoma’s largest strengths. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Oklahoma State had 19.
Oklahoma Sooners at Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma State ranks 53rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Oklahoma ranks 268th (26.5).
The Cowboys rank 83rd in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Sooners rank 228th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
Oklahoma State ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Oklahoma ranks 128th (4.1).
The Cowboys average 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. The Sooners rank 174th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Oklahoma ranks 62nd in steals per game (7.2) while Oklahoma State ranks 95th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
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The Sooners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 10.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.4 points per game (12.5 above their season average).
