Cincinnati (16-9) vs Oklahoma State (11-14)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Fifth Third Arena)
Betting Odds: Cincinnati -10.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Oklahoma State Cowboys look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Cincinnati Bearcats need a win after losing 7 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Cincinnati Bearcats prediction.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys recently lost to Houston and Oklahoma, while beating BYU. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 71.3 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Javon Small is averaging 14.2 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Bryce Thompson is averaging 11.6 points and 1.9 rebounds. Eric Dailey Jr. is dishing 1.6 assists and John-Michael Wright is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.9 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats recently beat UCF while losing to Houston and Iowa State. The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 75.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.2 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Dan Skillings Jr. is averaging 12.3 points and 1.4 assists, while Day Day Thomas is averaging 10.3 points and 2.3 rebounds. Viktor Lakhin is the third double-digit scorer and Simas Lukosius is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Cincinnati Bearcats are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cincinnati Bearcats are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.
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Cincinnati Bearcats Team Facts
- Cincinnati has won each of its last 19 night games at Fifth Third Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of Cincinnati's last four home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
- Cincinnati has lost the first half in each of its last five night games at Fifth Third Arena.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Team Facts
- Oklahoma State has lost each of its last eight night games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Each of Oklahoma State's last six Wednesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Oklahoma State's last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.3%).
- Cincinnati ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.1).
- Oklahoma State ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.8).
- Oklahoma State ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.9).
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Cincinnati Bearcats prediction
The Cincinnati Bearcats should win this game at home, but this line is thick for a team that's lost 7 of their last 11 games and can be sluggish at times offensively. The Oklahoma State Cowboys have no success on the road, and they're not a good team to put it nicely, but they have covered 4 straight games and that includes an upset with over BYU as a 6 point dog. Lots of points. Give me OK State in this spot.
Randy’s Pick Oklahoma State +10.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
