The Kansas State Wildcats (15-5, 5-2 Big 12) will be at Gallagher-Iba Arena to square off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-11, 2-5 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Cowboys defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks, 74-70, while the Wildcats fell to the Texas A&M Aggies, 65-53.
Oklahoma State played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.442 (above their season average of 0.224) and a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 17.8). For those same stats, South Carolina was 0.134 and 13.4, respectively. Kansas State, on the other hand, forced Texas A&M into a turnover percentage of 27.1 (above their season average of 16.7). Lindy Waters III fueled Oklahoma State with 17 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Kansas State was led by Dean Wade, who recorded 17 points and seven rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent contest, Kansas State won 82-72. Converting at the free throw line was one of Kansas State’s biggest strengths. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Cowboys were 12-17 (70.6 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Oklahoma State ranks 279th in possessions per game (67.5) and Kansas State is 330th (65.8).
Kansas State Wildcats at Oklahoma State Cowboys Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Oklahoma State ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while Kansas State ranks 183rd (2.0).
- The Wildcats rank 41st in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Cowboys rank 137th (13.2).
- Kansas State averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. Oklahoma State ranks 105th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Wildcats rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Cowboys rank 162nd (35.3).
- Oklahoma State ranks 128th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Kansas State ranks 227th (20.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
- The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 0.3 for the season.
