Oklahoma State Cowboys at Baylor Bears Betting Prediction 03/06/19

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The Baylor Bears (19-10, 10-6 Big 12) wrap up their home schedule at Ferrell Center against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-19, 3-13 Big 12). Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.

Oklahoma State Cowboys at Baylor Bears ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Bears fell to the 16th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats, 66-60, while the Cowboys were defeated by the 15th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 72-67.

Oklahoma State forced Kansas into a turnover percentage of 18.5 (above the 15.2 mark opponents have averaged against Oklahoma State this season) while Baylor held Kansas State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 28.9). Baylor rallied around Mario Kegler, who put up 13 points and five rebounds. Cameron McGriff, meanwhile fueled Oklahoma State with 19 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, King McClure led the Bears to a 73-69 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points. Baylor’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Oklahoma State. The Bears had a rate of 0.555 while the Cowboys posted a mark of 0.500.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Baylor currently ranks 324th in possessions per game (65.8) and Oklahoma State is 309th (66.3).

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Baylor Bears Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Baylor ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Oklahoma State ranks 175th (35.6).
  • The Bears rank 97th in assists per game (14.1) while the Cowboys rank 154th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
  • The Bears rank 73rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while the Cowboys rank 226th (24.3).
  • Oklahoma State averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. Baylor ranks 169th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
  • The Bears have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Baylor has defeated opponents by an average of 5.9 points.