It will be a battle between Big 12 opponents when the Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-10, 2-4 Big 12) welcome the Oklahoma Sooners (13-5, 2-4 Big 12) to Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction
The Sooners are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-72 loss to the Texas Longhorns in their last outing. Texas was successful at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Longhorns made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Sooners were 11-13 (84.6 percent). Christian James led Oklahoma in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
The last time the Cowboys played, they fell to the Iowa State Cyclones, 72-59. Making free throws was one of Iowa State’s biggest advantages. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Cowboys were just 6-11 (54.5 percent). Oklahoma State’s Cameron McGriff had a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. James had 14 points and 11 rebounds in the first game, in which the Sooners defeated the Cowboys 74-64. The Sooners had a much better free throw rate (0.431 vs. 0.219) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 20.0).
Oklahoma State might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Oklahoma currently ranks 35th in defensive efficiency while the Cowboys rank 238th in offensive efficiency.
Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma ranks 11th in rebounds per game (41.3) while Oklahoma State ranks 155th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Cowboys average 22.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 141st in the country. The Sooners rank 212th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
Oklahoma State ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.3) while Oklahoma ranks 92nd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Sooners have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Oklahoma has defeated opponents by an average of 6.0 points.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
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