The Oklahoma State Cowboys (11-12, 1-9 Big 12) will be at Fred Bramlage Coliseum to challenge the Kansas State Wildcats (9-14, 2-8 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kansas State Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Wildcats fell to the Iowa State Cyclones, 73-63, while the Cowboys were defeated by the top-ranked Baylor Bears, 78-70.
Oklahoma State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.4 (above their season average of 28.7) while Kansas State forced Iowa State into a turnover percentage of 21.6 (above their season average of 15.4). Cartier Diarra played a key role for Kansas State with 24 points. Meanwhile, Isaac Likekele had a good outing for Oklahoma State, putting up 11 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last matchup, Kansas State won 85-46. Kansas State launched 20 three pointers, making 10 of them (50.0 percent). Oklahoma State was, meanwhile, just 4-24 (16.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Kansas State. Kansas State ranks 310th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Oklahoma State forces the 87th-most turnovers in the nation (21.1 percent).
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas State Wildcats ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Kansas State ranks 97th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while Oklahoma State ranks 260th (25.9).
- The Cowboys average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. The Wildcats rank 149th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Kansas State ranks 143rd in assists per game (13.1) while Oklahoma State ranks 194th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Cowboys rank 110th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Wildcats rank 227th (33.7).
- Oklahoma State ranks 84th in steals per game (7.1) while Kansas State ranks 196th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cowboys have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Oklahoma State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
