Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Kansas -2, OK State +2; Over/Under: 138 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Kansas -2, OK State +2; Over/Under: 138 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Kansas -2, OK State +2; Over/Under: 138 points
Season Record
Kansas Jayhawks: 20-5 (8-4) (2nd place, Big 12)
Oklahoma State Cowboys: 16-9 (7-5) (6th place, Big 12)
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Kansas Jayhawks: 4-1 last 5
Oklahoma State Cowboys: 5-0 last 5
Kansas Jayhawks vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview and Analysis
Kansas is coming into this game with a 20-5 record overall and they are 5-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 8-4 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners in their last game. Jalen Wilson led the team in points in that game with 18 while Dajuan Harris was next on the team with 16 points. Jalen Wilson and Kevin McCullar each led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Jalen Wilson, Kevin McCullar, and Gradey Dick each led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 55% from the field, 50% from 3-point range, and 50% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 75.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.4 PPG against them. Kansas has an ATS record of 11-14 this season and their O/U record is 14-11.
Oklahoma State is coming into this game with a 16-9 record overall and they are 11-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 7-5 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the Ole Miss Rebels, the Oklahoma Sooners, the TCU Horned Frogs, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and the Iowa State Cyclones in their last game. John-Michael Wright led the team in points in that game with 19 while Bryce Thompson was next on the team with 12 points. Kalib Boone and Caleb Asberry each led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Kalib Boone and Moussa Cissé each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 47.7% from the field, 36.4% from 3-point range, and 70% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 69.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 63.4 PPG against them. Oklahoma State has an ATS record of 14-11 this season and their O/U record is 11-14.
Kansas vs Oklahoma State Prediction
The current betting odds have Oklahoma State listed as a 2 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Oklahoma State didn't get off to a very good start this season but they have turned things around with their 16-9 record overall now. They are 7-5 in their conference games now which is a big improvement from where they were and they have been a really good home team too with an 11-2 home record. They also have a lot of momentum on their side right now as they have won 5 games in a row while Kansas has won 2 games in a row now but have struggled a lot in their road games. They are 20-5 overall this season and are one of the better teams in the Big 12 with their 8-4 conference record, but they are 5-3 in their road games this year and that is where a lot of their troubles in conference games have come from. Oklahoma State is getting really hot right now and they have been on a roll lately, also with a great home record all year. The best way to place a bet here is on Oklahoma State to cover the spread in this game.
Kansas Oklahoma State Prediction: Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, February 14, 2023 (9:00 pm ET start time) is OK State 69 Kansas 63.
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NCAAB Betting Trends
Kansas Jayhawks: 24-18 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders. 147-92 UNDER in road games. 20-14 UNDER after 2 straight games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds.
Oklahoma State Cowboys: 4-11 ATS after playing a game where both teams score 65 points or less. 5-11 ATS after a combined score of 125 points or less. 17-23 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders.
Key Injuries
Kansas Jayhawks: K. Cuffe Jr (G) Late Feb - Knee. B. Pettiford Jr. (G) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. Z. Clemence (F) Out indefinitely - Knee. C. Martin (F) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. W. Evers (G) Out indefinitely - Foot. C. McCarthy (G) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.
Oklahoma State Cowboys: A. Anderson III (G) Out indefinitely - Wrist.
Notable Quotes
“He needed to see the ball go in the basket. For a guy that's averaging 20, you wouldn't think he needed to see the ball go in the basket, but he did. I can tell.” - Bill Self on Jalen Wilson after his team’s win against Oklahoma in their last game.
“Credit to these kids for sticking with the defensive game plan. And then we did the job in the second half rebounding, to limit their second-shot opportunities.” - Mike Boynton after his team’s win against ISU in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Kansas Jayhawks
K. Adams Jr
G. Dick
D. Harris
K. McCullar
J. Wilson
Oklahoma State Cowboys
A. Anderson
K. Boone
M. Cisse
B. Thompson
J. Wright
Statistical Leaders
Kansas Jayhawks
PPG: J. Wilson (20.6)
APG: D. Harris Jr. (6)
Reb/G: J. Wilson (8.3)
Oklahoma State Cowboys
PPG: K. Boone (11.9)
APG: A. Anderson III (3.4)
Reb/G: M. Cisse (8.2)
Coaches:
Kansas Jayhawks: Bill Self (20th season)
Oklahoma State Cowboys: Michael Boynton (6th season)