The Arkansas Razorbacks (14-6) take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-7) at Bud Walton Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 27, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Prediction
In the Cowboys’ last contest, they were topped by the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders, 75-70. One of Texas Tech’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Oklahoma State had 19. Jeffrey Carroll led Oklahoma State in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Razorbacks barely escaped the Georgia Bulldogs in their last outing, 80-77. Arkansas’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Georgia. The Razorbacks had a rate of 0.575 (above their season average of 0.557), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.518. With 24 points, Jaylen Barford had a solid outing for Arkansas.
Oklahoma State should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this contest. The Cowboys are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 69th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.2 percent. Meanwhile, Arkansas ranks 253rd in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.8 percent.
After the Cowboys won the sole game against the Razorbacks last season, 99-71, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Cowboys had a much better turnover percentage (8.2 vs. 15.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.6 vs. 28.9).
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma State averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. Arkansas ranks 218th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
The Razorbacks rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Cowboys rank 119th (6.5).
Oklahoma State averages 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. Arkansas ranks 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
The Cowboys average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. The Razorbacks rank 148th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Oklahoma State ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Arkansas ranks 98th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Cowboys have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Oklahoma State has defeated opponents by an average of 6.3 points.
During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (11.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
