The No. 5 Kansas Jayhawks (11-1) put their 10-game winning streak on the line when they clash with the No. 23 Oklahoma Sooners (11-1) at Allen Fieldhouse. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Prediction
The Sooners come in on a high note after beating the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in their last matchup, 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). With 29 points on 9-for-17 shooting, Christian James was the game’s high scorer.
The last time the Jayhawks were in action, they defeated the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans, 92-87. Kansas’ 11.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Michigan State, who had a mark of 19.5. With 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, Kansas’ Dedric Lawson put together a good outing.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, the Jayhawks won 104-74. The Jayhawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 26.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.734 vs. 0.500).
James has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Oklahoma.
Points could be at a premium in this meeting between two of the nation’s best defenses. Kansas currently ranks 59th in defensive efficiency (94.7) and Oklahoma is 22nd (90.1).
Oklahoma vs. Kansas Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over,
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kansas averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. Oklahoma ranks 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
The Jayhawks rank 49th in assists per game (15.6) while the Sooners rank 133rd (13.5).
Kansas ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Oklahoma ranks 115th (6.6).
The Sooners average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 53rd in the NCAA. The Jayhawks rank 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Oklahoma ranks 213th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while Kansas ranks 249th in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
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The Sooners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 10.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 85.8 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
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