{"id":60477,"date":"2013-03-09T07:55:46","date_gmt":"2013-03-09T15:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=60477"},"modified":"2013-03-09T07:57:48","modified_gmt":"2013-03-09T15:57:48","slug":"kansas-state-wildcats-vs-oklahoma-state-cowboys-free-gambling-prediction-preview-9313","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/ncaa-basketball\/kansas-state-wildcats-vs-oklahoma-state-cowboys-free-gambling-prediction-preview-9313\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas St. Wildcats vs.  Oklahoma St. Cowboys Gambling Prediction &#038; CBB Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Wildcats vs Cowboys CBB Basketball Spread\/Handicapping<\/h2>\n<p>Is it possible that Kansas State, with supposedly awful coach Bruce Weber, is really a top 10 team? Based on their body of work so far it is tough to argue with as they look to close out the season on a tremendous run &#8211; they have won 10 of their last 11 heading into Saturday. <!--more--> <\/p>\n<p><strong>#9 Kansas State Wildcats (25-5) vs \u00a0#13 Oklahoma State Cowboys (22-7)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Saturday March 9<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Iba-Gallagher Arena &#8211; Stillwater, OK<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 1:30PM<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Moneyline: \u00a0No ML currently listed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/go\/topbet\">TOPBET<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Spread: \u00a0Oklahoma State -6.5<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> O\/U: \u00a0No O\/U currently listed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/capperspicks.sportsdirectinc.com\/basketball\/ncaab-matchups.aspx?page=\/data\/NCAAB\/matchups\/g6_summary_29.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">ATS Matchup Stats<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/capperspicks.sportsdirectinc.com\/basketball\/ncaab-preview.aspx?page=\/data\/NCAAB\/matchups\/g6_preview_29.html\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gambling Insight!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out our in-house Handicapper!!! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/handicappers\/ray-monohan-sports-picks\" target=\"_parent\">Buy Razor Ray&#8217;s CBB Picks Today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Kansas State<\/h3>\n<p>Just how they do it a bit of a mystery to me but you can\u2019t argue with the results. \u00a0They are looking at a nice seeding, and can\u2019t be ruled out of a #1 if they win the conference tournament.<\/p>\n<h3><a title=\"CBB Picks\" href=\"\/handicappers\/\"><strong>CLICK GRAB OUR BEST Expert CBB Hoops Picks for 2013 GAMBLING season!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The secret could very easily be guard\/forward Rodney McGruder who for me is easily the most valuable player in America. \u00a0Though only 6\u20194\u201d he leads the team in scoring and rebounding, as well as clutch performances. \u00a0After Macgruder the scoring support gets a little spotty, though Angel Rodriguez has emerged as one of the craftier point guards in the Big 12. \u00a0For this team to go on a run though they need someone else to shoulder a bigger load.<\/p>\n<p>This should be a good battle between two teams that despite rankings are still looking to prove they belong among the national elite. \u00a0That especially applies to K-State who many thought would crater without their intense head coach. \u00a0So far so good and I like them in underdog roles as this team seems to relish that status.<\/p>\n<h3>Oklahoma State<\/h3>\n<p>The Big 12 might not be as top heavy as the Big Ten but with these two teams and Kansas it is very tough at the top. \u00a0[ad-6571516]<\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys are looking to rebound after losing at Iowa State and they are also looking to validate their position as an elite team in the conference. \u00a0They are probably more talented though not as fiery as the Wildcats. \u00a0They have just the kind of players to slow down McGruder too.<\/p>\n<p>That role could fall to anyone of Marcus Smart, Markel Brown or LeBryan Nash &#8211; a trio of perimeter players with NBA calibre talent. \u00a0Smart is what makes this team go, one of the most versatile and productive players in the country. \u00a0However, one of the reasons the team has been really strong of late is the play inside of Michael Cobbins. \u00a0Cobbins does the dirty work inside, rebounding, blocking shots while also being efficient with his opportunities &#8211; hitting a high percentage of his shots.<\/p>\n<p>I have liked this team all season so I am pleased to see them in their current form. \u00a0However, they have been a disappointment to bettors, especially at home where a 14-2 SU record translates into just 7-7 ATS. \u00a0I wish the number was a little smaller but I am not sure it is going to go down as gametime approaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spread Pick: Kansas State +6.5<br \/>\nO\/U Pick<br \/>\nScore Prediction: Oklahoma State 73 &#8211; Kansas State 69<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wildcats vs Cowboys CBB Basketball Spread\/Handicapping Is it possible that Kansas State, with supposedly awful coach Bruce Weber, is really a top 10 team? 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