Kansas vs Oklahoma State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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  • Kansas (6-9) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Oklahoma State (4-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Kansas / Oklahoma State TV channel: ESPN

The Kansas Jayhawks (6-9) visit Gallagher-Iba Arena to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-10) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Stillwater, OK.

Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Kansas vs. Oklahoma State Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Kansas vs. Oklahoma State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kansas-6.5 -115O 139.5 -115-300
Oklahoma State +6.5 -105U 139.5 -105+240

Kansas vs Oklahoma State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kansas vs Oklahoma State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Oklahoma State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+8.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Oklahoma State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+6.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Oklahoma State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.50 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Oklahoma State has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.35 Units / 5% ROI)

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / -100% ROI

Oklahoma State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oklahoma State has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.4 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -100% ROI

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas made 109 field goals in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas scored 258 points in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas scored 2,673 points last season — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas had a TS% of 56% in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Oklahoma State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma St. had an eFG% of 39% in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Oklahoma St. had an eFG% of 42% in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

Oklahoma St. had a TS% of 40% in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Oklahoma St. shot 37% (93/250) in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed an average of 0.58 points per shot (42 points/73 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95

Kansas allowed an average of 0.95 points per shot (207 points/218 shots) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

Oklahoma State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma St. forced 5.2 turnovers per game (94 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

Oklahoma St. allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.3

Oklahoma St. allowed an average of 1.46 points per shot (60 points/41 shots) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.05

Oklahoma St. allowed opponents to shoot 49% from three (20/41) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%


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