The Kansas Jayhawks (19-6) are on the verge of recording at least 20 wins for the 23rd time under head coach Bill Self.
Kansas travels to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State (16-9), who looks to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Cowboys own a dreadful 15-35 record in Big 12 play the last three seasons. The Jayhawks have lost 32 conference games in the past seven seasons.
Let’s look at the Kansas vs. Oklahoma State spread prediction for Wednesday’s battle at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, tipping off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Peacock.
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Kansas vs. Oklahoma State Prediction, Spread, Picks
This series has been all Jayhawks, as they captured eight consecutive matchups since 2021. KU defeated Oklahoma State by more than 20 points in three straight meetings, capped off by a 96-64 home rout last February.
The Cowboys last defeated the Jayhawks, 75-70 in January 2021 as 3.5-point home underdogs. Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham was a freshman at OSU, scoring 18 points in the victory.
Kansas vs. Oklahoma State Over/Under, Spread
The Jayhawks enter this matchup as 6.5-point favorites, returning a 1.25x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Cowboys are home underdogs with a 3.57x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Kansas -6.5
- Over/Under: 155.5
- Game Winner Payout: Kansas 1.25x | Oklahoma State 3.57x
(Team Picks data is live as of writing and is subject to change)
Kansas vs. Oklahoma State Numbers to Know
Here are some facts and figures to get you set for Kansas vs. Oklahoma State tonight, including insights on our Kansas vs. Oklahoma State prediction.
- Since getting upset by West Virginia on January 10, the Jayhawks have won eight of nine games. KU covered the spread seven times in this stretch.
- The Jayhawks tied a season-low with 56 points in Saturday’s loss at Iowa State. Kansas was held to 56 points in a 5-point home setback to UConn in December.
- Kansas covered in its last two opportunities as a road favorite at Kansas State (86-62) and Colorado (75-69).
- Oklahoma State suffered its third home loss in 16 tries in Saturday’s 95-92 overtime defeat to TCU.
- The Cowboys failed to cash tickets in two of three instances as a Big 12 home underdog. The lone victory came against BYU on February 4 in a 99-92 triumph as 7.5-point dogs.
- In conference play, Oklahoma State ranks third in 3-point shooting (36.3%), but 15th in 2-point shooting (48.9%).
- The Cowboys allowed five straight opponents to hit at least 40% of their 3-point attempts at home.
- Kansas hasn’t exactly lit it up from deep recently, converting 20-of-71 tries the last four games.
- The Jayhawks haven’t suffered consecutive losses this season. KU is 5-0 off a defeat, winning by an average of 17.2 points per game (PPG).
- The free throw shooting can be the difference maker tonight. Kansas leads the league at 77.7% from the charity stripe, compared to 70.6% from Oklahoma State.
Kansas vs. Oklahoma State CBB Player Picks
Our Kansas vs. Oklahoma State picks to target on Wednesday. Key PrizePicks player projections are headlined by three players: Kansas G Darryn Peterson, Oklahoma State G Anthony Roy, and Jayhawks F Flory Bidunga.
Kansas G Darryn Peterson vs. Oklahoma State Projection: 20.5 Points
- The freshman hasn’t dominated recently, averaging 12.0 PPG in the past two outings.
- Peterson hasn’t scored more than 20 points in five consecutive games. He was held to a season-low 10 points in Saturday’s defeat at Iowa State.
- The last time the Ohio native reached 21 points on the road came on January 10 at West Virginia. Peterson compiled 23 points, aided by 8 points from the foul line.
- In each of the last four road games, the projected top pick of the NBA draft shot 40% or worse from the floor.
Oklahoma State G Anthony Roy vs. Kansas Projection: 15.5 Points
- The journeyman senior leads OSU in scoring at 17.6 PPG after putting up 25.7 PPG at Green Bay last season.
- Roy is off consecutive 16-point outings in the past two losses to Arizona State and TCU.
- His last explosive scoring performance came in a home upset of BYU on February 4. He posted a season-high 30 points on 9-of-15 shooting.
- In four of the last five home conference games, he scored at least 16 points. Iowa State limited the Oakland native to 7 points on 2-of-10 shooting on January 24.
Kansas F Flory Bidunga vs. Oklahoma State Projection: 24.5 Pts+Rebs
- Bidunga turned into an impact player for KU, averaging 14.8 PPG and 9.1 rebounds per game (RPG) in his sophomore season.
- The Congo native pulled down double-digit rebounds in three consecutive games. In Saturday’s loss to Iowa State, he grabbed 13 boards, his second-highest total this season.
- In the past eight games, Bidunga combined for more than 25 points and rebounds four times.
- Oklahoma State allows the most rebounds per game in the Big 12 (37.0). Bidunga averaged 10.2 RPG in the last four road contests.
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