Cincinnati vs Oklahoma State Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Oklahoma State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, March 8th, at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bearcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The  Cowboys’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cincinnati

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Oklahoma State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Cincinnati and Oklahoma State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bearcats and Cowboys. 

Cincinnati is Struggling

Cincinnati is struggling heading into this game, and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Houston, Cincinnati was defeated 74-63, and in the last game against Kansas State, they were defeated 54-49. At halftime against the Wildcats, they were up 25-22, but in the second half, they struggled, leading to the defeat. Guard Day Day Thomas was the top player, putting up 12 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Jizzle James also stepped up, putting up 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists. If they want to come away with a victory in this game, they are going to need the offense to be better. They can’t score 24 points in a half and expect to win. 

Cincinnati has a 17-13 record overall, but against the spread, they have gone 13-15-2. The over has also hit in only nine of the games. The offense has been inconsistent, but their defense is giving up 64.9 points per game, the 22nd in the league. Jizzle James has been the top player this season, averaging 12.7 points while shooting 42.7 percent from the field but only 29.4 percent from deep. 

Up and Down for Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State has been up and down all season, making them a tough team to bet on or against. Three games ago, they knocked off one of the best teams in the country, Iowa State. Since that point, though, they have lost to Baylor and UCF, and especially in the last game, the defense really let them down. Oklahoma State scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 83, which led to the loss. The Cowboys shot only 37.9 percent from the field and 28 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Oklahoma State has a 14-16 record overall and has gone 13-17 against the spread. The Cowboys are averaging 72.6 points, while their defense is giving up 76.4 points. They also allowed UCF to shoot 30 free throws. That can’t happen again if they want to succeed and come away with a victory. Guard Bryce Thompson is averaging 12.3 points while shooting 43.1 percent from the field. 

Why Oklahoma State Will Beat Cincinnati 

• The home team has won 11 of Oklahoma State’s last 12 games.
• Cincinnati has lost five of its last six road games against the Big 12 Conference.

Cincinnati vs Oklahoma State Prediction

I laid the points with Cincinnati against Kansas State in the last game and we all know how that worked out. They lost. Now they go on the road to face off an Oklahoma State team that can score. The Cowboys are still averaging 72.6 points, and they will have no issue running up the score here. Is it going to be enough? Maybe not, but they shouldn’t be getting a couple of points. Oklahoma State is 5-0 against the spread in their last five home games against a team with a losing road record. Back Oklahoma State against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: oklahoma State +2,5