The Oklahoma State Cowboys (18-13, 8-10 Big 12) square off with the Oklahoma Sooners (18-12, 8-10 Big 12) in the Big 12 Conference Tourney at Sprint Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.
Neither team is favored and the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 165.5 points.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Prediction
The Sooners come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Iowa State Cyclones in their last game, 81-60. Oklahoma’s 6.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Iowa State, who had a rate of 15.4. The Sooners’ mark was better than their season average of 15.7. Trae Young led the way for Oklahoma, finishing with 15 points, six assists and five rebounds.
In the Cowboys’ last matchup, they easily got past the No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks, 82-64. The Cowboys knocked down 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent), while the Jayhawks had a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 14.4). Kendall Smith was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
Oklahoma State figures to have an edge on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Cowboys rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while Oklahoma ranks 240th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.3 percent).
Oklahoma has a respectable 18-12 straight up (SU) record, but they struggle covering the spread (10-19 against the spread (ATS)). Sooners games tend to finish over the total (58.6 percent).
Meanwhile, Oklahoma State is 18-13 SU and 14-14 ATS. Contrary to Oklahoma, Cowboys games tend to finish under the total (64.3 percent).
Both teams have won a game in the season series. The Cowboys won the most recent matchup 83-81, covering as 2-point underdogs. The game finished with a total of 164 points, which was just 3 points below the projected point total of 167 points. Oklahoma State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Oklahoma. The Cowboys had a rate of 0.457 while the Sooners posted a mark of 0.402. In the loss, Young led all scorers on the team with 48 points.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma State ranks 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Oklahoma ranks 282nd (25.2).
The Cowboys rank 89th in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Sooners rank 271st in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
Oklahoma State ranks 51st in blocks per game (4.2) while Oklahoma ranks 198th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
The Cowboys rank 95th in assists per game (14.4) while the Sooners rank 224th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
Oklahoma State ranks 80th in steals per game (6.7) while Oklahoma ranks 183rd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Oklahoma is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Oklahoma State is 4-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Sooners have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Oklahoma has defeated opponents by an average of 4.0 points.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
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