The #8 Kansas Jayhawks head to Stillwater tonight for a mid-week Big 12 showdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Tip-off is set for 9:00 PM ET at Gallagher-Iba Arena, with the game streaming live on Peacock. Kansas (19-6) is looking to wash away the bitter taste of a blowout loss to Iowa State, while Oklahoma State (16-9) aims to protect their impressive 13-3 home record and snap a three-game losing streak.
Kansas vs Oklahoma State Odds
Oddsmakers have the Jayhawks as a two-possession road favorite, though the line has shifted slightly in favor of the Cowboys as public money backs the home underdog. You can find the latest college basketball odds for this Big 12 matchup to track any movement before the game begins.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Kansas | -282 | -5.5 (-114) | O 156.5 (-111) |
| Oklahoma State | +218 | +5.5 (-107) | U 156.5 (-110) |
Kansas Betting Form
Kansas enters tonight looking for consistency after an up-and-down February. The Kansas Jayhawks stats and results show a team led by freshman phenom Darryn Peterson (19.8 PPG) and defensive anchor Flory Bidunga, who leads the Big 12 with 2.8 blocks per game. Despite their #8 ranking, the Jayhawks have occasionally struggled on the road, posting an 8-4 mark away from Allen Fieldhouse.
The Kansas Jayhawks injury report is a major focus for tonight. Star guard Darryn Peterson is officially available after battling flu-like symptoms that caused him to miss the win over Arizona. However, bench contributors Wilder Evers and Justin Cross remain game-time decisions. The Jayhawks’ success tonight hinges on Peterson’s stamina and Bidunga’s ability to stay out of foul trouble against a physical Oklahoma State frontcourt.
Oklahoma State Betting Form
The Cowboys are coming off a heartbreaking 95-92 overtime loss to TCU. The Oklahoma State schedule and stats highlight an offense that is lethal at home, averaging 84.7 points per game. Parsa Fallah is the man to watch, coming off a 27-point masterpiece, while Anthony Roy provides elite scoring from the wing at 17.6 points per game.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys injury report is relatively light, though they are leaning heavily on a tight eight-man rotation. The Cowboys have been perfect (13-0) as favorites this year but are 3-9 as underdogs, showing they struggle when forced out of their comfort zone. Coach Eric Morris will likely emphasize “downhill” speed, utilizing guards Jaylen Curry and Kanye Clary to attack Kansas’s transition defense, which surrendered 74 points to Iowa State last weekend.
Kansas vs Oklahoma State Matchup Breakdown
This game presents a classic contrast: Kansas’s disciplined, high-IQ basketball against Oklahoma State’s raw speed and home-court energy. Kansas ranks 74th nationally in field goal percentage (47.1%), but their real edge is at the free-throw line (76.3%). In close Big 12 road games, the Jayhawks’ ability to convert at the stripe often becomes the deciding factor.
Oklahoma State will look to turn this into a track meet. They rank second in the Big 12 in free throws made per game (18.0), and if they can lure Flory Bidunga into early fouls, the Jayhawks lack the interior depth to stop Parsa Fallah. However, Kansas has historically dominated this series, winning nine of the last ten meetings. For Oklahoma State to pull the upset, they must limit their turnovers (12.0 per game) and find a way to contain Peterson on the perimeter.
Kansas vs Oklahoma State Predictions and Best Bets
While Oklahoma State is dangerous at home, Kansas is 11-5 ATS as favorites this season and has a habit of bouncing back strongly after a loss. Bill Self-led teams rarely put together consecutive poor performances. The return of a healthy Darryn Peterson should stabilize the offense, and the Jayhawks’ superior rebounding should limit Oklahoma State’s second-chance opportunities.
For the total, 156.5 is a high bar, but both teams possess top-40 scoring offenses. Oklahoma State has allowed an average of 89 points over their last four games, suggesting a defensive lapse that Kansas is well-equipped to exploit.
Best Bet: Kansas -5.5 (-114).
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