Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-16, 3-10 Big 12) visit 23rd-ranked Kansas State to take on the Wildcats (20-6, 10-3 Big 12). The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kansas State Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 65-51, while the Cowboys beat the TCU Horned Frogs 68-61.
Oklahoma State played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.3 (better than their season average of 16.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.9 (above their season average of 28.3). For those same stats, TCU was 19.5 and 22.6, respectively. Meanwhile, Kansas State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over West Virginia. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.528 (above their season average of 0.492), while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 0.394 (below their season average of 0.471). Kansas State’s Barry Brown Jr. had a good outing, contributing 21 points. Meanwhile, Thomas Dziagwa played a key role for Oklahoma State with 23 points.
In their first matchup this year, Dean Wade led the Wildcats to a 75-57 victory. He scored a game-high 24 points. Kansas State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Oklahoma State. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.143, while the Cowboys posted a mark of 0.037.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Kansas State ranks 340th in possessions per game (64.7) and Oklahoma State is 319th (66.0).
Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Kansas State ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Oklahoma State ranks 160th (35.1).
- The Wildcats rank 52nd in steals per game (7.5) while the Cowboys rank 93rd in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- Kansas State averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 125th in the nation. Oklahoma State ranks 144th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- The Wildcats rank 154th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while the Cowboys rank 239th (24.8).
- Kansas State ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Oklahoma State ranks 114th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 6.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
