The Jan 9 – Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game still has its own brand of exhilaration, although this particular game might not have the same energy that its football version does. With the conference basketball year just under way, both the Oklahoma Sooners and Cowboys will attempt to set the tone for the rest of their year with this match. In Oklahoma’s case, they are going to be seeking to continue what has been a quality start as they concluded the non-conference slate with a 10-2 record.
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Oklahoma State, on the other hand has struggled mightily against their out of conference schedule, posting a meager 7-6 record so far. Just due to the fact the Oklahoma Sooners seem to be quite a bit better than the Cowboys right now does not mean their victory is a foregone conclusion. When you examine this match through a gambler’s eye, predicting who will win and by how much becomes even harder. Neither Oklahoma nor Oklahoma State has really set the world on fire when it comes to playing vs the spread. Actually, when you take a look at the 2 team’s records vs the spread, the one factor that is obvious is that neither team is going to play in addition to those laying money on the game would wish.
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Offensively, the Oklahoma Sooners have relied seriously on junior guard Steven Pledger. Pledger is shooting a fantastic 48.4 percent from three-point land and has averaged 18.8 ppg so far this year. It is not astonishing that in Oklahoma’s 2 non-conference losses, Pledger struggled, shooting 33 percent, and averaging only 11 points in those matches.
For the Cowboys, the offensive attack has relied on numerous competitors, with Keiton Page being the main go-to guy. In the non-conference slate, Page has average 13.6 ppg. Oklahoma State’s number 2 scorer, Le’Bryan Nash is scoring an average of 11.7 points per match. Both competitors will need to step up in order to have a chance at the Oklahoma Sooners.
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