The third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (14-2) take on the struggling Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-8) on Tuesday, January 16, at 9:00 PM ET at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma for this appealing betting prospect. The Jayhawks have a good chance at succeeding, with a point spread at -6.5 (-110).

The Jayhawks have gone 4-1 in their last five games and were able to bounce back quickly with a recent win. This was a 78-66 showing over the Oklahoma Sooners, which put them back on track after a 65-60 loss to the UCF Knights.

Kevin McCullar Jr. plays a pivotal role in their success offensively with 19.9 points each game. He is making 48.1 percent of his shots from the floor and 84.3 percent shooting from the foul line. Hunter Dickinson is also a beast, averaging 19.2 points and 12.0 rebounds a game.

The Jayhawks are averaging 78.5 points each game and are making 50.3 percent of their shots from the field. With 20.9 assists each game, they are finding good scoring opportunities and getting teammates involved.

They have allowed opposing teams to average 66.3 points a game. They also acquire 38.2 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, and 7.4 steals a game.

The Cowboys are currently riding a three-game losing streak and will attempt to break it in the comfort of their home after losing two consecutive on the road. 

Their most recent defeat was a 66-42 blowout against the Iowa State Cyclones, which also marked their second straight double-digit defeat.

The offense runs through Javon Small, who leads them with 14.8 points and 4.3 assists each game. He is also shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 87.7 percent from the foul line.

The Cowboys are putting up 72.8 points each game and are connecting on 45.6 percent of their shot attempts. They move the ball slightly less on offense in comparison to the Jayhawks with 15.1 assists a game.

Their defense has allowed opponents to average 68.1 points each game, which shows they have a slim margin for error in comparison to their offense. They also put up 36.8 rebounds, 3.3 blocks, and 5.9 assists a game.

Bookmaker has the betting odds ready for this game, with the Kansas Jayhawks as moderate favorites to win this matchup. They have a 66.2 percent chance at winning according to market insights.

The Jayhawks have too many weapons offensively to break this game down to win and to cover the spread. Dickinson will be a key factor here and will likely have another big game.