The Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-9, 3-6 Big 12) will attempt to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks (18-4, 7-2 Big 12) at Allen Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kansas Jayhawks Free Prediction
The last time the Cowboys played, they were topped by the TCU Horned Frogs, 79-66. TCU’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Oklahoma State. The Horned Frogs had a rate of 28.6 (below their season average of 35.2), while the Cowboys posted a mark of 17.1 (below their season average of 33.5). Oklahoma State’s Cameron McGriff had a solid game, putting up 11 points and six rebounds.
The Jayhawks were victorious over the Kansas State Wildcats in their last matchup, 70-56. The Jayhawks made 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.369 (below their season average of 0.559). With 16 points and 11 assists, Devonte’ Graham played well for Kansas.
The high-octane offense of Kansas will clash against the mid-tier defense of Oklahoma State. The Jayhawks rank 18th in offensive efficiency, while the Cowboys are 133rd in defensive efficiency. The Jayhawks figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
After the Jayhawks won both games against the Cowboys last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Kansas won 90-85. The Jayhawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 28.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.631 vs. 0.507).
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma State ranks 64th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Kansas ranks 231st (24.6).
The Jayhawks average 17.7 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the nation. The Cowboys rank 120th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Oklahoma State ranks 85th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Kansas ranks 179th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
The Jayhawks rank 74th in steals per game (7.0) while the Cowboys rank 148th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Oklahoma State ranks 55th in blocks per game (4.2) while Kansas ranks 103rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Betting Trends:
The Cowboys have been outscored by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Oklahoma State has defeated opponents by an average of 5.1 points.
During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
