Kansas vs Oklahoma State Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Kansas vs Oklahoma State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 17-9 (8-7) this year after they lost to BYU by a score of 91-57 in their last game. Kansas trailed 46-26 at halftime and allowed 45 more points in the second half in the loss. The Jayhawks shot 36.5% from the field, 28.1% on three pointers, and 40% on free throws in the game. Hunter Dickinson led Kansas with 12 points and 14 rebounds, while David Coit added 11 points in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Jayhawks lost to Utah by a score of 74-67, but did beat Colorado by a score of 71-59 before that. Kansas has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for sixth in the Big 12 standings with an 8-7 record. Kansas has scored 75.3 points per game and they have allowed 67.6 points against per game, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 17.7 assists per game this season. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 16.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Kansas is shooting 47.1% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season. 

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 13-13 (5-10) this season after they defeated UCF by a score of 104-95 in their last game. Oklahoma State led 53-40 at halftime, but they did allow 55 points in the second half in the win. The Cowboys shot 47.3% from the field, 22.2% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Bryce Thompson led Oklahoma State with 25 points and three rebounds, while Abou Ousmane added 17 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cowboys lost to Texas Tech by a score of 93-55 and TCU by a score of 73-72. Oklahoma State has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied for 12th in the Big 12 standings with a 5-10 record. Oklahoma State has scored 73.4 points per game and they have allowed 76.0 points against per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game this season. Marchelus Avery is averaging 12.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Bryce Thompson is averaging 12.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Oklahoma State is shooting 42.9% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 32.3% on three pointers this season. 

Why Kansas will beat Oklahoma State

• Kansas has won each of its last 10 games at Allen Fieldhouse following a road loss.
• Oklahoma State has lost each of its last eight games at Allen Fieldhouse following a home win.
• Kansas has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 day games at Allen Fieldhouse.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last five games between Oklahoma State and Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Each of Oklahoma State’s last five games at Allen Fieldhouse have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Kansas vs Oklahoma State Prediction 

Kansas limps into this matchup after losing three of their last four games, but they will be at home for this game. The Jayhawks have had some struggles on the road this season, but they are 5-1 in their last six home games. Kansas is shooting 47.1% from the field this year, but they have scored 67 and 57 points in their last two games. Oklahoma State has lost two of their last three games and they are 0-7 in their last seven road games. The Cowboys are shooting just 42.9% from the field this year, but they have scored 86+ points in two of their last four. I know Kansas is struggling right now, but they should bounce back against a below average team at home. Take the Jayhawks here.