Davidson vs Oklahoma State Prediction 3/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Davidson Wildcats will meet on Tuesday night in an NIT First Round matchup at Gallagher‑Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys enter Tuesday’s contest with a 19–14 overall win‑loss record, including a 6-12 mark in conference play and a 14–5 record at home. The Cowboys have compiled wins over Oral Roberts, Texas A&M, Prairie View A&M, Texas A&M‑Corpus Christi, South Florida, Nicholls, Northwestern, Sam Houston, and Grand Canyon, while losing a close game to the Oklahoma Sooners.

Six days ago, in the Oklahoma State Cowboys 92-83 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes, Oklahoma State guard Anthony Roy amassed 24 points (6 of 9 shooting from the field: 10 of 11 shooting from three-point range), 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block showcasing his ability to lead the Cowboys backcourt.  

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 84.3 points (21st in nation) on 46 percent shooting from the field and 33.8 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Cowboys are allowing opponents 82.9 points per contest which ranks a dreadful 344th in the country.

Sophomore guard Vyctorius Miller leads the Oklahoma State Cowboys averaging 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1 steal per game. Senior forward Parsa Fallah contributes 14.7 points, 6 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest. Junior guard Jaylen Curry provides the Cowboys with additional backcourt depth averaging 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

Davidson Wildcats Betting Preview

The Davidson Wildcats enter Tuesday’s contest with a 20–13 overall record, including a 10–8 mark in conference play and a respectable 7-4 record on the road. Davidson has compiled wins over Saint Bonaventure, Loyola Chicago, and the Richmond Spiders, while dropping recent games to Dayton, Saint Louis, and St. Joseph’s.

More recently, in the Davidson Wildcats thrilling 64–59 overtime win over Loyola Chicago last week, Davidson forward Roberts Blums accumulated 14 points (5 of 15 shooting from the field), 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals.

The Davidson Wildcats average 69.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting from the field and 35.3 rebounds per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Wildcats are allowing opponents 68 points per contest which ranks 37th in the nation.

Sophomore guard Roberts Blums leads the Davidson Wildcats averaging 12.1 points. 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. Junior guard Josh Scovens contributes 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1 steal per contest.  

Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys Will Win

• Backcourt play. Sophomore guard Vyctorius Miller leads the Oklahoma State Cowboys averaging 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1 steal per game.

• Balanced scoring. The Oklahoma State Cowboys have five players averaging over 10 points a contest.

• Home court edge. The Oklahoma State Cowboys have compiled a 14-5 record at home this season.

Why the Davidson Wildcats Will Win

• Defensive advantage. The Davidson Wildcats are allowing opponents just 68 points per game. Conversely, the Cowboys are allowing opponents 82.9 points per contest.

• Guard play. Sophomore guard Roberts Blums leads the Davidson Wildcats backcourt averaging 12.1 points. 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

Davidson Wildcats vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction

This matchup features an Oklahoma State Cowboys team that has been far more reliable at home relative to on the road against a Davidson Wildcats squad that has struggled to generate consistent offense away from home this season. Oklahoma State’s scoring balance and interior physicality give the Cowboys a clear path to controlling the game pace, while Davidson’s perimeter‑heavy attack becomes concerning on the road. For me, Oklahoma State is the clear side to be on in this one. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Oklahoma State Cowboys to cover the 8.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Oklahoma State -8.5