Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State Predictions, Odds, College Basketball Picks

These two teams play very similarly. Both have been inconsistent despite having the talent to make noise in the Big 12. Time to get on with our college basketball series with the Kansas-Oklahoma State prediction and pick.

Kansas State is 7-6 this season, with notable wins against George Washington and Cincinnati. However, they also suffered big losses against LSU, St. John’s, Wichita State and TCU. David N’Guessan and Brendan Hausen are the two biggest keys to the Wildcats this season. They need to have a big game in this game against Oklahoma State.

Oklahoma State is 8-5 this season, with notable wins against Miami, Tulsa and Seton Hall. They had big losses in Oklahoma, Houston and West Virginia. Marchelus Avery and Abou Ousmane are the two big keys for the Cowboys this year. They can get a much-needed win at home against a Kansas State team that still has life on the year.

Here are Kansas-Oklahoma State College basketball oddscourtesy of FanDuel

College Basketball Odds: Kansas State-Oklahoma State Odds

Kansas State: +2.5 (-102)

Moneiline: +128

Oklahoma State: -2.5 (-120)

Moneilines: -154

Over: 147.5 (-105)

Under: 147.5 (-115)

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Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT

TV: ESPN+

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Why Kansas State will cover the spread/win

Oklahoma State struggled on offense. They score 74.2 points per game, have a field goal percentage of 42.3%, and a three-point percentage of 31.3%. Two Cowboys are averaging over double figures this season, with Marcellus Avery leading the way with 12.5 points per game. Next, Khalil Brantley also leads in assists with 2.8 per game. This offense has been terrible, and they have struggled to score all year. Kansas State doesn’t have a great defense, so Oklahoma State can find some offense at home in this matchup.

Oklahoma State’s defense has struggled this year. They allow 73.1 points per game, 45.7% from the field and 35.8% from behind the arc. Down low, Abou Osmane was the key, averaging 5.9 rebounds per game. Then, Tyler Caron leads the team in blocks with one per game. Finally, five Cowboys are averaging at least one steal per game, with Arturo Dean leading the way with 1.9 per game. This defense has struggled this year. Kansas State has more balance on offense and can score on this defense because of that balance. It’s tough as a road game, but the Wildcats should be able to.

Why Oklahoma State will cover the spread/win

Kansas State’s offense had a rough start to the season heading into Big 12 play and was inconsistent. They score 76.2 points per game, have a field goal percentage of 45.5%, and a three-point percentage of 34.5%. Four Wildcats are averaging over double figures, with David N’Guessan leading the way with 13.3 points per game. Next, Dug McDaniel leads the team with 4.3 assists per game, but Coleman Hawkins is right behind him with 4.1 per game. The Wildcats are acting like their front end on offense, and things are mixed. Still, this is a good matchup because Oklahoma State’s defense is one of the worst in the Big 12.

Kansas State’s defense has struggled this season. They allow 70.1 points per game, 43.3% from the field and 35.2% from behind the arc. David N’Guessan was great with 7.5 per game and then Coleman Hawkins was right behind with 7.3 per game. Then, Hawkins leads the team in blocks with 1.4 per game. Finally, two different Wildcats are averaging at least one steal per game, with Coleman Hawkins leading the way with 2.3 per game. The frontcourt is also a big key for the Wildcats on defense. However, this defense has struggled all season. Oklahoma State has struggled in scoring, but they should be able to find their offense against this matchup, especially at home.

The final Kansas-Oklahoma State prediction and pick

Kansas State has more will coming into this game. They have more balance on offense than Oklahoma State and have more confidence on defense. David N’Guessan and Coleman Hawkins are the two best players in this game and can shut down Oklahoma State’s frontcourt. The two teams play similarly and have similar talent, but Kansas State should win and cover this game against the Cowboys despite being on the road in Stillwater.

Kansas State-Oklahoma Final Prediction and Pick: Kansas State +2.5 (-102)