It will be a battle between Big 12 opponents when the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-11, 2-5 Big 12) welcome the Kansas State Wildcats (15-5, 5-2 Big 12) to Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game will air on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Texas A&M Aggies, 65-53. Texas A&M made eight of their 20 three pointers (40.0 percent), while Kansas State was 7-31 (22.6 percent). Dean Wade was Kansas State’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Cowboys defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last outing, 74-70. The Cowboys made 23 of their 29 free throws (79.3 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 17.8). With 17 points and six rebounds, Oklahoma State’s Lindy Waters III played well.
After the Wildcats won both meetings against the Cowboys last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Kansas State won 82-72. The Wildcats made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.627 vs. 0.462).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Oklahoma State ranks 279th in possessions per game (67.5) and Kansas State is 330th (65.8).
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma State ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while Kansas State ranks 183rd (2.0).
The Wildcats rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Cowboys rank 162nd (35.3).
Oklahoma State ranks 128th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Kansas State ranks 227th (20.1).
The Wildcats rank 41st in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Cowboys rank 137th (13.2).
Kansas State ranks 52nd in steals per game (7.6) while Oklahoma State ranks 105th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 5.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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