It will be a matchup between two tremendous defenses when the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-7, 0-4 Big 12) go head-to-head with the second-ranked Baylor Bears (14-1, 4-0 Big 12) at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Baylor Bears at Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Cowboys were beaten by the Texas Longhorns, 76-64, while the Bears defeated the Iowa State Cyclones, 68-55.
Baylor played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.210 (above their season average of 0.209) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 37.4). Iowa State was 0.052 and 22.2, respectively, for those same stats. Oklahoma State, meanwhile, held Texas to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 29.2). Kalib Boone played a pivotal role for Oklahoma State with 12 points and seven rebounds. Baylor was lifted by Freddie Gillespie, who recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Cowboys won 67-64. Oklahoma State had a better turnover percentage (7.7 vs. 12.6). Baylor, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.0 vs. 16.3). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Oklahoma State might have trouble putting up points as they battle against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Baylor currently ranks eighth in defensive efficiency, while the Cowboys rank 297th in offensive efficiency.
Baylor Bears vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Baylor, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Baylor ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Oklahoma State ranks 243rd (25.9).
- The Bears average 8.4 steals per game, which ranks 37th in the country. The Cowboys rank 106th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- Baylor ranks 102nd in assists per game (13.9) while Oklahoma State ranks 142nd in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- The Bears average 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 48th in the NCAA. The Cowboys rank 203rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- Oklahoma State averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 70th in the country. Baylor ranks 149th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 55.4 points per game (10.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, down from 15.4 for the season.
