In this article we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 16-9 (4-8) this season after they lost to TCU in overtime by a score of 95-92 in their last game. Oklahoma State trailed 39-34 at halftime, but they scored 50 points in the second half, before losing in OT. The Cowboys shot 51% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Parsa Fallah led Oklahoma State with 27 points and six rebounds, while Anthony Roy added 16 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Oklahoma State lost to Arizona State by a score of 85-76 and Arizona by a score of 84-47. The Cowboys have scored 84.7 points per game with 37.7 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.3 points against per game this season. Anthony Roy is averaging 17.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Parsa Fallah is averaging 14.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Cowboys. Oklahoma State is shooting 46.8% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 34.7% on three pointers this season.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are 19-6 (9-3) this year after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 74-56 in their last game. Kansas trailed 37-27 at halftime and they only scored 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Jayhawks shot 37% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Melvin Council Jr led Kansas with 15 points and five rebounds, while Flory Bidunga added 11 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Kansas defeated Arizona by a score of 82-78 and Utah by a score of 71-59. The Jayhawks have scored 77.1 points per game with 38.8 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.0 points against per game this season. Darryn Peterson is averaging 19.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Flory Bidunga is averaging 14.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 47.1% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this year.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- Kansas has lost each of its last six February road games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Oklahoma State has won nine of its last 10 night games at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
- Kansas has lost the first half in each of its last four night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won each of its last 10 night games.
- Oklahoma State has lost 16 of its last 17 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oklahoma State’s last 10 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Seventeen of Kansas’ last 18 Wednesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.3).
- Oklahoma State ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (84.7).
- Kansas ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (64.7%).
- Kansas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.1).
Oklahoma State vs Kansas Prediction
Kansas had their winning streak snapped in their last game against Iowa State, but they have played very well over the last few weeks. The Jayhawks are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 61 or fewer in two of their last four games. Oklahoma State has lost three games in a row and they have allowed at least 84 points in four straight. The Cowboys are shooting 47% from the field, but they have one of the worst defenses in the country. Take the over here.