The Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-13) travel to face off against the Kansas Jayhawks (17-9) on Saturday, February 22nd. This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence and televised on CBS. Oklahoma State is coming off a win in their previous game, while Kansas is looking to get back on track from a loss to the BYU. Tip-off is set for 4:00 ET.

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas Jayhawks

The Cowboys Are Coming Off A Win

Oklahoma State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

Oklahoma State moved to 13-13 on the season after a 104-95 home win over UCF on Wednesday, February 19th. The Cowboys, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 199 exceeded the O/U line of 158.5.

Leading 53-40 at halftime, Oklahoma State scored 51 points in the 2nd half but allowed 55 points to UCF, making the final score closer than expected.

The Jayhawks Are Coming Off A Win

Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games

The Jayhawks’ season record fell to 17-9 after a tough 91-57 loss to BYU on Tuesday. Kansas entered the game as +3 point underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 148, just over the O/U line of 147.5.

Kansas struggled from the start, trailing 46-26 at halftime. They scored 31 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45, leading to the lopsided final score.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma State put up 104 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 61.7% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 22.2% of their threes (6/27). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 28 of 35 attempts (80%).

Keyshawn Hall led the way with 34 points, while Bryce Thompson and Darius Johnson added 25 and 23 points, respectively. Johnson also dished out 6 assists. The Cowboys had 17 assists as a team and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.

Jayhawks Offense Breakdown

Kansas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 36.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they connected on only 28.1% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-32 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Jayhawks hit just 2 of 5 attempts, shooting 40%.

Richie Saunders led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 69.2% overall. Trevin Knell added 15 points, making 4 of 7 threes, while Mawot Mag contributed 13 points, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep. Hunter Dickinson grabbed 14 rebounds but struggled with his shot, hitting just 38.5% from the field.

Cowboys Team Defense

Oklahoma State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, as the opponent hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 29/47.

From three-point range, Oklahoma State held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 27 attempts. However, they sent the opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 28 for 80%. Oklahoma State also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Jayhawks Team Defense

Oklahoma State’s defense struggled, giving up 95 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Cowboys allowed 61% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 29 of 47 shots.

From beyond the arc, Oklahoma State held their opponents to 22% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 27 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 28 for 80%. The Cowboys also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Cowboys vs Jayhawks Trends

• Across their last five road contests, Oklahoma State has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 63 points per game.
• Across the Jayhawks last ten home games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 70. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Jayhawks have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 4-6.

Cowboys vs Jayhawks Prediction

When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Jayhawks vs. Jayhawks game, our recommendation is to take the Jayhawks at -14.5. Despite our model showing the Jayhawks winning 76-70, we like Cowboys as our point-spread pick.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 149.5, and our model projects the Cowboys and Jayhawks to reach a combined total of 146 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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