Oklahoma vs. Kansas prediction, odds and picks - Jan. 13 | College basketball season 2023-24
Saturday will witness top-10 programs Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas Jayhawks clash horns in an exciting Big 12 Conference matchup.
The No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners (13-2, 1-1) are coming off an 80-71 road loss on Wednesday against the TCU Horned Frogs. On the other hand, the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks (13-2, 1-1) are coming off a 65-60 road loss against the UCF Knights on Wednesday.
Oklahoma vs. Kansas game details
Matchup: Oklahoma Sooners (13-2, 1-1) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (13-2, 1-1)
Date and Time: Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET
Venue: Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas
Oklahoma vs. Kansas betting odds
Oklahoma vs. Kansas picks
Oklahoma has been one of the stronger teams in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball. The Sooners are tied for 55th place in the nation with 81.0 points per game. A huge reason why the Bluejays can score at an incredible clip is they are shooting 35.3% from the three-point line.
Their defense has been impressive, with 64.3 points per game, placing them 32nd throughout the country. They need to improve at grabbing misses on both sides, as they are tied for 111th with 38.3 total rebounds per game.
Kansas' offense has been doing a credible job, placing them 93rd in college basketball with 78.5 ppg. They shoot a remarkable 50.7% from the field as a team.
The defense has been doing well, as Bill Self's team has 66.3 ppg allowed, putting the Jayhawks at 73rd in the nation. Kansas should do well on both sides of the floor in this game.
Regarding Kansas, it is challenging to bet against the duo of guard Kevin McCullar Jr. and center Hunter Dickinson. The Jayhawks have been the overall better program. Their ability to pass the basketball puts them second in the country, with 21.2 assists per game. That should pay dividends in this matchup.
This is the second time the Oklahoma Sooners have been on the road this season. It could end up being sloppy for them not being in their routine. Expect something similar to their last matchup a year ago, where Kansas won, as they should easily cover the spread.
Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -7.5 (-110)
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