The 18th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats (23-7, 13-4 Big 12) welcome the Oklahoma Sooners (19-11, 7-10 Big 12) to Fred Bramlage Coliseum as the regular season finishes up. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 64-52, while the Sooners beat the 13th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks 81-68.
Oklahoma played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.221) and a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 15.7). Kansas put up marks of 0.106 and 17.5, respectively, for those same stats. Kansas State, meanwhile, played a flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.265 (above their season average of 0.210) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.4 (above their season average of 28.3). For those same stats, TCU recorded marks of 0.146 and 26.7, respectively. Kansas State received a boost from Barry Brown Jr., who recorded 16 points. Kristian Doolittle, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Oklahoma with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Brown Jr. led the Wildcats to a 74-61 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. The Wildcats’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Sooners. Kansas State had a rate of 14.1, while Oklahoma posted a mark of 21.9.
Points at the line could be rare for Kansas State in this battle. The Wildcats rank 257th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.212, while Oklahoma ranks 10th in FTA rate allowed (0.165).
Oklahoma Sooners at Kansas State Wildcats Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kansas State ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Oklahoma ranks 227th (36.9).
- The Wildcats rank 134th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while the Sooners rank 239th (25.0).
- Kansas State ranks 52nd in steals per game (7.4) while Oklahoma ranks 145th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sooners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 3.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 54.6 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
