Jayhawks vs. Cowboys Prediction
The third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks will look for their fifth straight win tonight on the road at the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Is Kansas going to win by enough to cover the number?
Game Snapshot
871 Kansas Jayhawks at 872 Oklahoma State Cowboys
Gallagher-Iba Arena at 9PM ET
TV: ESPN
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According to oddsmakers, the Jayhawks are a 7-point favorite on the spread line. The total is set at 135.5 points. As of Monday afternoon, 52 percent of public bets are being placed on host OSU. Check out our College Basketball Public Betting Page for the latest info.
Jayhawks get past Vols
Kansas secured a 74-68 home victory Saturday afternoon over Tennessee in the Big 12/SEC Challenge to improve to 16-3 overall and 9-1 at home. The Jayhawks led 37-30 at halftime and held on from there. Devon Dotson paced Kansas with 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting plus 6-of-8 at the free throw line. He also registered seven assists, three rebounds and two steals. Udoka Azuibuike contributed 18 points, 11 boards and four blocked shots. Ochai Agaji added 16 points, two caroms and two steals.
Cowboys snap six-game skid
Oklahoma State earned a 73-62 win Saturday at Texas A&M in the Big 12/SEC Challenge to move to 10-9 overall and 3-3 on the road. The Cowboys led 34-26 at halftime on their way to the triumph. Isaac Likekele paced OSU with 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting plus 1-of-2 at the charity stripe. He also accounted for four assists and two rebounds. Jonathan Laurent registered 12 points, three dimes and two boards off the bench. Thomas Dziagwa had 12 points, three caroms and three assists as a reserve. Lindy Waters III racked up 11 points, five rebounds and five assists. Yor Anei added 11 points, nine boards, four blocked shots and three assists off the bench.
College Basketball Betting Trends
Kansas
The Jayhawks are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games. Kansas is 2-5 ATS in its last seven Monday games.
Oklahoma State
The Cowboys are 1-5 ATS in their last six Monday games. The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.
Prediction:
The Jayhawks are short-handed due to suspensions and only played seven players Saturday, which is a bit worrisome especially on a short turnaround with hardly any preparation time. But these are also college athletes who can bounce back pretty quickly and Oklahoma State is in the same boat with the short rest. What it boils down to is that the Cowboys have lost all six of their Big 12 games by at least seven points. Kansas is one of the best teams in the nation and has shown the ability to go on the road and pound an opponent. Go with the visitors tonight.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL DAILY PREDICTION: KANSAS JAYHAWKS -7