The 15th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (21-7, 10-5 Big 12) will be at Gallagher-Iba Arena to go head-to-head against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-18, 3-12 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Cowboys lost to the 11th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 84-80, while the Jayhawks defeated the 16th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats, 64-49.
Kansas played a flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.264 (above their season average of 0.229) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 28.7). For those same stats, Kansas State was 0.088 and 25.6, respectively. Oklahoma State, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (17-32; 53.1 percent). Oklahoma State’s Lindy Waters III played well, finishing with 26 points. Dedric Lawson played a pivotal role for Kansas with 18 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Lawson led the Jayhawks to an 84-72 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 25 points. Kansas out-rebounded Oklahoma State. The Jayhawks had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 19) and total rebounds (38 vs. 27).
The offense of Oklahoma State will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Kansas. The Cowboys rank 249th in offensive efficiency, while the Jayhawks are 72nd in defensive efficiency. The Jayhawks should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Kansas vs. Oklahoma State Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Oklahoma State ranks 133rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Kansas ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
- The Jayhawks rank 127th in assists per game (13.6) while the Cowboys rank 149th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Kansas averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. Oklahoma State ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Jayhawks rank 72nd in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Cowboys rank 179th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
- Oklahoma State averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. Kansas ranks 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 6.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 60.2 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
