Oklahoma State vs Kansas State Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/25/23
Kansas State Wildcats (21-7) vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys (16-12)
February 25, 2023 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma State Cowboys -2.5 / Kansas State Wildcats +2.5; Over/Under: +137.5
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The Kansas State Wildcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 75.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Keyontae Johnson is averaging 17.4 points and 2.1 assists, while Markquis Nowell is averaging 16.9 points and 3.5 rebounds. Nae’Qwan Tomlin is the third double-digit scorer and Desi Sills is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Kansas State Wildcats are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas State Wildcats are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 69.7 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 65.6 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Kalib Boone is averaging 12.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Bryce Thompson is averaging 11.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. Avery Anderson III is the third double-digit scorer and John-Michael Wright is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Kansas State vs OK State Trends
The Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games overall. The Cowboys are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 overall. The over is 8-1 in Cowboys last 9 overall. The road team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are good at home, but they’re losing their last 5 games by an average of 8.6 points while struggling defensively. Kansas State is a battle tested team that’s not afraid of spots like this and is 18-10 ATS on the year. You can argue the wrong team is favored. Give me the free bucket.
