Oklahoma Sooners vs Kansas St. Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The upcoming Big 12 conference game between the #11 Oklahoma Sooners and the Kansas State Wildcats is expected to be a challenging matchup. The Big 12 is regarded as the toughest conference in the country, with nine teams projected to make it to the NCAA Tournament, more than any other conference. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses. Oklahoma lost a close game against #20 Texas Tech as the favored team, while Kansas State was defeated by #4 Houston, failing to cover the spread as underdogs. Last season, these teams split their conference games with each team winning on their respective home courts. The game will take place at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas and will be televised on the Big 12 Network. Kansas State is currently favored to win, with the opening line at -2.5 and the current line at -3.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sooners +126 | Wildcats -149

Spread: Sooners +3 (-110) | Wildcats -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 60%.

Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners began the season with a strong 10-game winning streak, but their performance in conference play has been less successful. They currently have a 3-4 record in league play, placing them 2.5 games behind division leader Texas Tech. Unfortunately, the team recently lost their last two games, both of which were played at home. The first loss came against Texas, followed by a close one-point defeat against Texas Tech. Despite these setbacks, guard Otega Oweh led the team with 14 points and six rebounds in the Texas Tech game. Javian McCollum, a 6'2 junior, is the top scorer for the Sooners, averaging 14.3 points per game. He is also the team's leading shooter, with 42 made threes on 35.9% shooting from beyond the arc. However, McCollum has struggled to reach double figures in the last two losses. Oteh Oweh, a 6'5 wing, contributes 13.9 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game. While he has been consistently scoring in double figures in the past five games, he has not surpassed 14 points in any of those matchups. Jalon Moore, a 6'7 junior, is the team's top frontcourt player, adding 9.6 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game. John Hugley IV, a 6'10, 275-pound junior, provides additional size on the inside, scoring 9.0 points per game and grabbing 4.1 rebounds per game. Milos Uzan, a crafty 6'4 sophomore, leads the team in assists with 4.5 per game, while also contributing 9.0 points per game. According to KenPom, Oklahoma is currently ranked 28th overall. In terms of efficiency, they rank 54th in offense and 27th in defense. In terms of pace, the Sooners rank 181st in the nation. Joe Lunardi's Bracketology currently projects them as a 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament. There are no reported injuries on the team. Looking at their overall stats, Oklahoma has a power ranking of 206. Offensively, they rank 79th, scoring an average of 78.26 points per game. Defensively, they rank 43rd, allowing an average of 65 𝐁𝐈𝐆. 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄. 𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓. @Waldo_ML | #BoomerSooner ☝ pic.twitter.com/gg3P171Ibo