Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State prediction and odds for Tuesday, January 10 (Sell high on Wildcats)

Kansas State is on one of the most impressive runs in college basketball at 14-1, including three straight Big 12 wins against strong competition in West Virginia (OT), Texas and Baylor (OT).

Now, the Wildcats are back home to face a defensive minded Oklahoma State team that is itching for a signature road victory. The Pokes were on the wrong side of a 56-46 loss to Texas at home, but have played competitive this season against elite competition like UConn, Virginia Tech and Kansas, losing those three games by a combined 17 points.

Can Oklahoma State hold up against another strong opponent? Let’s first check out the odds:

Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State odds, spread and total

Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State prediction and pick

This is the perfect buy low-sell high spot. Kansas State’s run through the early part of their Big 12 schedule has been predicated on obscene shot making and variance-filled finishes, including two overtime victories. The team hung 116 on an elite defense on the road in Texas and this is a team that has reached its peak in the market.

Now, they face a top 15 defensive team in terms of adjusted defensive efficiency according to KenPom. Oklahoma State is a physical defense that can extend their ball pressure and hold up against a K-State offense that is middle of the road nationally in terms of turnover rate (155th).

Keep an eye on the status of Oklahoma State big man Moussa Cissé, who missed the team’s loss to Texas on Saturday. Even if he doesn’t play, The Pokes defense still shut down the paint against the Longhorns with a strong outing from Kalib Boone, who had six rebounds and six blocks in that one.

The issue for the Cowboys is if the group can score, but I think this is a great spot to buy low on Oklahoma State’s offense against Kansas State defense that struggles on the defensive glass (217th in DREB%) and foul at a bottom 60 rate.

There’s also the question of when will the legs give out on this Kansas State run, who has played three chaotic games since December 1st, including two high possessions affairs at Texas and Baylor.

Oklahoma State has hung tough with the likes of Kansas on the road and is 1-2 in conference play. I think we see this game go down to the wire and the Pokes cover this spread that is a touch too high.

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