The No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks (24-7, 13-5 Big 12) square off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (19-13, 9-10 Big 12) in the Big 12 Conference Tourney at Sprint Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Prediction
The last time the Cowboys played, they topped the Oklahoma Sooners, 71-60. The Cowboys, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.6, had an extraordinary mark of 45.0, while the Sooners had a free throw rate of 0.121 (below their season average of 0.252). Jeffrey Carroll led the way for Oklahoma State, contributing 13 points and 13 rebounds.
The Jayhawks’ last game was against the Cowboys. The Cowboys won 82-64. The Jayhawks have now won both games against the Jayhawks this season. The Cowboys made 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 20.8). Kendall Smith was the game’s top overall scorer with 25 points.
The productive offense of Kansas (15th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 116.5) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Oklahoma State (173rd in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 103.4). The Jayhawks figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Cowboys, who rank 38th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 percent), will square off against the Jayhawks, who rank 296th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent).
Jeffrey Carroll has averaged 14.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals over the last five games for Oklahoma State.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas Jayhawks Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma State ranks 69th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Kansas ranks 256th (24.1).
The Jayhawks rank 13th in assists per game (17.0) while the Cowboys rank 130th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Oklahoma State ranks 55th in blocks per game (4.2) while Kansas ranks 147th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
The Cowboys average 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 80th in the NCAA. The Jayhawks rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
Kansas ranks 100th in steals per game (6.6) while Oklahoma State ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Cowboys’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 3.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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