Kansas Jayhawks at Oklahoma Sooners Betting Prediction 03/05/19

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The Oklahoma Sooners (18-11, 6-10 Big 12) close out their home schedule at Lloyd Noble Center against the 13th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (22-7, 11-5 Big 12). The game will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Oklahoma Sooners Betting Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Sooners defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 92-80, while the Jayhawks beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys 72-67.

The Jayhawks made 20 of their 23 free throws (87.0 percent) and held the Cowboys to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.1 (below their season average of 27.4). Oklahoma, meanwhile, made good use of their 29 trips to the free throw line, making 24 of them (82.8 percent). West Virginia was just 17-25 (68.0 percent). Oklahoma rallied around Jamal Bieniemy, who put up 22 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Dedric Lawson had a good outing for Kansas, finishing with 20 points and 15 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Lawson led the Jayhawks to a 70-63 win. He notched a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Kansas’ free throw rate was their largest strength over Oklahoma. The Jayhawks had a rate of 0.222, while the Sooners posted a mark of 0.129.

Oklahoma might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Kansas ranks 72nd in defensive efficiency while the Sooners rank 227th in offensive efficiency.

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Oklahoma Sooners ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Kansas ranks 69th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Oklahoma ranks 221st in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
  • The Jayhawks rank 206th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Sooners rank 250th (19.6).
  • The Jayhawks rank 80th in steals per game (6.9) while the Sooners rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • Kansas averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. Oklahoma ranks 150th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Jayhawks’ 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 Sooners have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average).