GAME: #637 Kansas vs #638 Oklahoma
TIME: 1/14/2020 – 9:00p EST
SPREAD: Kansas -6.5
TOTAL: 140
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The #6 Kansas Jayhawks (12-3, 2-1) will have a tough Big 12 Conference road game against the Oklahoma Sooners (11-4, 2-1) at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST. In their last game, Kansas lost big on their home court after an early exit of point guard Dotson against Baylor by a score of 55-67 while Oklahoma lost to Iowa State by a score of 68-81. Last season these teams met twice with Kansas winning 70-63 and Oklahoma winning 81-68 in March.
KANSAS JAYHAWKS
The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 77 points per game on 50% field goal shooting why also adding 9 offensive rebounds per game however they are struggling with handling the ball committing 14.2 turnovers per game. The Jayhawks are allowing only 61 points per game on 37% field goal shooting forcing 15 turnovers per game adding 7.2 Steals and 2.3 blocks on defense. Kansas is led by Devon Dotson with 18 points 4.4 assists and 2.3 steals per game along with Udoka Azubuike, who is averaging 12.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. Dotson and Garrett were previously listed as questionable but are now listed as Probable for this game which changes everything, especially coming off a huge home loss.
OKLAHOMA SOONERS
The Oklahoma Sooners are averaging 74 points per game on 43% field goal shooting while adding seven three-pointers per game and committing only 10.8 turnovers per contest. Oklahoma has committed a turnover on just 15% of its possessions this season, which is the 5th best in the NCAA. The Sooners are allowing 69 points per game on 40% field goal shooting file forcing 12 turnovers per game adding 5 steals and 2 blocks. Oklahoma is led by Kristian Doolittle with 17 points per game and 8.7 rebounds along with Austin Reaves who adds 15.9 points, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
KANSAS vs OKLAHOMA PREDICTION
The Sooners are 10-0 when they hold opposing teams to 72 points or fewer and 1-4 when opponents exceed 72 points. The Jayhawks are 11-0 when they score at least 71 points and 1-3 on the year when falling short of 71. The Jayhawks will be hungry for a win but the biggest factor of this game comes down to if Dotson is playing or not. Dotson status has upgraded which tells me he will be playing this game. Oklahoma will have a hard time handling Dotson and Bill Self’s ability to prepare his boys after an embarrassing home loss. The Jayhawks beat Iowa State by 26 while Oklahoma just lost to Iowa State. The Jayhawks will be focused and ready to win this game and cover the spread.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
KANSAS
- Under is 5-0 in Jayhawks last 5 overall.
- Under is 4-0 in Jayhawks last 4 games following an ATS loss.
- Under is 5-0 in Jayhawks last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-0 in Jayhawks last 6 games as a road favorite.
OKLAHOMA
- Sooners are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Sooners are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- Sooners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Underdog is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Kansas -6.5 / Over 140
Fade the Public: Oklahoma +6.5 / no data
Sharp Action: Oklahoma +6.5 / no data
Kansas vs Oklahoma Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball