The No. 1 Baylor Bears (20-1, 9-0 Big 12) put their 19-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head with the Oklahoma State Cowboys (11-11, 1-8 Big 12) at Ferrell Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and will air on ESPN2.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Baylor Bears ATS Prediction
In the Cowboys’ last matchup, they topped the TCU Horned Frogs, 72-57. The Cowboys had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 16.3) and had a free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.225). Oklahoma State received a boost from Isaac Likekele, who was the team’s leading scorer with 15 points on 4-for-9 shooting.
The Bears beat the Kansas State Wildcats in their last contest, 73-67. The Bears forced 16 turnovers and held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 29.4). With 15 points, Baylor’s MaCio Teague had a good performance.
Baylor could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they clash against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Bears currently rank 14th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.439), while Oklahoma State is 319th in effective field goal percentage (0.462).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Jared Butler had 17 points and six assists in the first matchup, in which the Bears beat the Cowboys 75-68. The Bears knocked down 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 19.3).
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Baylor Bears Betting Pick
Prediction: ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
Baylor ranks 57th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Oklahoma State ranks 264th (25.9).
The Bears rank 60th in rebounds per game (38.4) while the Cowboys rank 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
Oklahoma State averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. Baylor ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
The Bears rank 91st in assists per game (13.9) while the Cowboys rank 172nd in assists allowed per game (13.5).
Baylor ranks 44th in steals per game (8.0) while Oklahoma State ranks 76th (7.2).
The Cowboys have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Oklahoma State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.5 points.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
