The Oklahoma Sooners (13-6, 3-3 Big 12) will be at Fred Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats (8-11, 1-5 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas State Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats lost a winnable game to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 77-74, while the Sooners barely escaped the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 63-62.
The Sooners had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 13.2) and held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.425 (below their season average of 0.513). Kansas State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.3 (above their season average of 29.1). Makol Mawien had a good game for Kansas State, putting up 13 points and 12 rebounds. Brady Manek was a key piece for Oklahoma with 18 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Kristian Doolittle led the Sooners to a 66-61 win. He notched a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Oklahoma did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (23-29; 79.3 percent). Kansas State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.444 vs. 0.422).
Kansas State could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Wildcats rank 180th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.224, while Oklahoma ranks 10th in FTA rate allowed (0.152). Additionally, the Sooners commit the second-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 14.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of the Wildcats causes the 18th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.4 percent).
Oklahoma at Kansas State Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kansas State ranks 93rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Oklahoma ranks 274th (27.7).
- The Sooners rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Wildcats rank 136th (3.8).
- Kansas State ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Oklahoma ranks 79th (11.7).
- The Sooners rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Wildcats rank 173rd (7.5).
- Kansas State ranks 128th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8) while Oklahoma ranks 251st (38.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sooners have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Oklahoma has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (9.5 above their season average).
