A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Oklahoma Sooners (9-3) when they go head-to-head against the Kansas State Wildcats (7-5) at Lloyd Noble Center. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Sooners dismantled the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 91-72, while the Wildcats edged the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 69-67.
The Wildcats, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6, had a ridiculous mark of 34.1 and had a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 18.9). The Sooners, meanwhile, made 24 of their 29 free throws (82.8 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 22.0). Brady Manek played a key role for Oklahoma with 29 points and seven rebounds. Cartier Diarra led the way for Kansas State, putting up 25 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last contest, Kansas State won 68-53. The Wildcats’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Sooners. Kansas State had a rate of 9.7, while Oklahoma posted a mark of 17.7. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball security could play a key role in this showdown. Oklahoma commits the fourth-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 14.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Kansas State forces the 15th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 25.8 percent).
Kansas State Wildcats at Oklahoma Sooners ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kansas State ranks 52nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Oklahoma ranks 250th (27.7).
- The Wildcats rank 39th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Sooners rank 112th (12.3).
- Oklahoma ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Kansas State ranks 64th (3.0).
- The Wildcats rank 111th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Sooners rank 229th (38.6).
- Kansas State ranks 17th in steals per game (9.4) while Oklahoma ranks 126th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
- The Sooners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 5.5 for the season.
