The No. 13 Kansas Jayhawks (17-6, 6-4 Big 12) look to prolong their 16-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-13, 2-7 Big 12) at Allen Fieldhouse. The game can be seen on ESPN at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kansas Jayhawks ATS Prediction
The last time the Cowboys played, they were defeated by the TCU Horned Frogs, 70-68. TCU won the rebounding battle. The Horned Frogs had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. six) and total rebounds (34 vs. 31). Isaac Likekele put together a good game for Oklahoma State, recording 17 points and seven assists.
The Jayhawks fell to the Kansas State Wildcats in their last outing, 74-67. Kansas State’s 14.9 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Kansas, who had a mark of 28.0. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 16.1, while the Jayhawks’ was above their season average of 16.0. With 18 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Dedric Lawson was Kansas’ high scorer.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Kansas should have a significant advantage. The Jayhawks defense ranks 49th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while the Oklahoma State offense is ranked 189th in effective field goal percentage (0.510).
After the Cowboys won two out of three matchups against the Jayhawks last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, Kansas won 82-68. Kansas’ 0.632 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Oklahoma State, who had a mark of 0.447.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma State averages 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 142nd in the country. Kansas ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
The Jayhawks rank 74th in rebounds per game (37.5) while the Cowboys rank 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
Oklahoma State ranks 55th in blocks per game (4.1) while Kansas ranks 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Jayhawks rank 61st in steals per game (7.3) while the Cowboys rank 103rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Oklahoma State averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 126th in the NCAA. Kansas ranks 155th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
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The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 1.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
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