A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the 23rd-ranked Oklahoma Sooners (11-2, 0-1 Big 12) when they welcome the Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-7, 0-1 Big 12) to Lloyd Noble Center. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Oklahoma Sooners ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Sooners were victorious over the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 91-76, while the Cowboys lost a close one to the Charlotte 49ers, 66-64.
Oklahoma played a nearly perfect contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.379 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.595. For those same stats, UT Rio Grande Valley recorded marks of 0.130 and 0.486, respectively. Oklahoma State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (21.6 vs. 28.5). Christian James had a good game for Oklahoma, contributing 29 points. Oklahoma State, meanwhile, received a boost from Cameron McGriff, who recorded 17 points and six rebounds.
The Cowboys held the advantage in this series last year, taking two out of three contests. In the last contest, Oklahoma State won 71-60. Oklahoma State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Cowboys had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. five), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 22) and total rebounds (53 vs. 27). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
James has really been playing well as of late for Oklahoma, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the fast-paced Sooners will look to push the more grind-it-out Cowboys. The Sooners rank 93rd in possessions per game while the Cowboys are 234th.
Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oklahoma ranks ninth in rebounds per game (42.9) while Oklahoma State ranks 138th (36.1).
- The Cowboys average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 95th in the nation. The Sooners rank 129th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Cowboys rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.8) while the Sooners rank 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Oklahoma State averages 22.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 147th in the country. Oklahoma ranks 201st in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sooners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 9.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
