It will be a battle between Big 12 opponents when the Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-8, 2-2 Big 12) welcome the Baylor Bears (9-6, 1-2 Big 12) to Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
Baylor Bears at Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Prediction
The Bears are hoping for a better outcome after their 73-68 loss to the No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks in their last matchup. Getting to the free throw line was one of Kansas’ biggest strengths. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Baylor had 15. Jared Butler led Baylor in scoring with 14 points on 4-for-9 shooting.
In the Cowboys’ previous game, they were victorious over the West Virginia Mountaineers, 85-77. The Cowboys knocked down 23 of their 31 free throws (74.2 percent) and held the Mountaineers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.497). Isaac Likekele led Oklahoma State in scoring with 23 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
Oklahoma State might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Baylor ranks 47th in defensive efficiency, while the Cowboys rank 241st in offensive efficiency.
After the Bears won both contests against the Cowboys last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Baylor won 67-56. Baylor did a fantastic job of making free throws (9-9; 100.0 percent). Oklahoma State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 26.8).
Baylor Bears vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Baylor ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Oklahoma State ranks 158th (35.8).
The Bears average 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 140th in the NCAA. The Cowboys rank 210th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
Oklahoma State averages 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 56th in the nation. Baylor ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Bears average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. The Cowboys rank 120th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 7.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
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