BYU vs Oklahoma State Prediction 2/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a BYU vs Oklahoma State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 4th at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The BYU Cougars are 17-4 (5-3) this season after they lost to Kansas by a score of 90-82 in their last game. BYU trailed 53-33 at halftime, but they did score 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Cougars shot 45% from the field, 34% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Richie Saunders led BYU with 33 points and 10 rebounds, while Robert Wright III added 18 points and six assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, BYU lost to Arizona by a score of 86-83, but did beat Utah by a score of 91-78 before that. The Cougars have scored 86.4 points per game with 40.0 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.8 points against per game this season. AJ Dybantsa is averaging 23.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, while Richie Saunders is averaging 19.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Cougars. BYU is shooting 48.4% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this season. 

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 15-6 (3-5) this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 81-69 in their last game. Oklahoma State led 40-39 at halftime and they scored 41 points in the second half to seal the win. The Cowboys shot 48% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Anthony Roy led Oklahoma State with 26 points and four rebounds, while Christian Coleman added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Oklahoma State lost to Iowa State by a score of 84-71 and TCU by a score of 68-65. The Cowboys have scored 85.9 points per game with 38.3 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.9 points against per game this season. Anthony Roy is averaging 17.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Parsa Fallah is averaging 13.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for the Cowboys. Oklahoma State is shooting 47.4% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win

• Oklahoma State has won 12 of its last 14 home games.
• BYU has lost three of its last four games against Conference opponents.
• Oklahoma State has won the first half in four of its last five night games at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won each of its last 20 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Oklahoma State has lost 19 of its last 22 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma State has lost the first half in 16 of its last 19 games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Oklahoma State’s last 13 night games against AP-ranked opponents at Gallagher-Iba Arena have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
• Thirty of BYU’s last 35 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.

BYU vs Oklahoma State Prediction 

BYU comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games, but all three losses came against Kansas, Arizona, and Texas Tech. The Cougars are shooting 48% from the field, but they have allowed 78+ points in four straight. Oklahoma State has lost three of their last five games, including two rough losses to TCU and Baylor. The Cowboys are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 83+ points in three of their last five. I think BYU is the much better side in this matchup and I like them to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: BYU -5.5