Game Primer: How To Watch & Things To Know for Oklahoma State at Kansas

Everything you need to know to prepare for and follow tonight's game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Oklahoma State Cowboys.

The Kansas Jayhawks are clinging to a slim half-game lead in the Big 12 as the Oklahoma State Cowboys come to town for a Valentine's Day matchup.

Contents

1. The Numbers
2. How to Watch
3. Game Coverage
4. Fun Facts

Kansas enters the contest with a ranking of #6 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Oklahoma is unranked.

Kansas leads the all-time series 120-60, with a 50-10 record in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks have won 10 of the last 15 meetings, including 2 straight.

Here are the essentials:

The Numbers

(6) Kansas: 20-4, 9-2 Big 12

Oklahoma State: 12-12, 5-7 Big 12

Line: KU -10.5

O/U: 143.5

KenPom Rankings:

• Kansas: 8th Overall (3rd Offense, 40th Defense)
• Oklahoma State: 49nd Overall (127th Offense, 14th Defense)

How to Watch

Monday, Feb 14, 8:00 p.m. CST

Lawrence, KS - Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)

TV: ESPN

- Jon Sciambi (Play-by-Play), Fran Fraschilla (Analyst), Kris Budden (Reporter)

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network

- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)

Online Streaming: www.espn.com/watch or the ESPN app (subscription required)

Game Coverage

Game Preview & Players To Watch

Game Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising staff

Who's the "main guy" for OSU?

Catch the preview episode of the Rock Chalk Podcast:

Follow along during the game with live updates and analysis from both the Blue Wings Rising and Rock Chalk Podcast Twitter accounts.

Come join the conversation in the Blue Wings Rising Discord Server.

Fun Facts

Bryce Thompson is playing in Allen Fieldhouse for the first time as a visitor. He averages 10.3 points per game for the Cowboys, second-most on the team.

Kansas is 23-8 all-time when playing on Valentine's Day (3-2 under Bill Self). The last time they played on the day was in a 74-64 win over Baylor in Waco on Feb 14, 2015.

With the win over Oklahoma State tonight, Kansas will secure 10 or more wins in conference for its 28th straight season. That is the longest active streak, ahead of Gonzaga with 25, Belmont with 20 and BYU with 16.