Iowa State vs Oklahoma State Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Iowa State Cyclones and the Oklahoma State Cowboys meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Gallagher-Iba Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys prediction.

Iowa State Cyclones Recap

The Iowa State Cyclones come into this game looking to add on to their 87-57 win over UCF last time out to sit at 17-2 this season. After this game, Iowa State will head home for a game against Colorado.

Cyclones Snap Two-Game Slide

Joshua Jefferson leads the Cyclones with 18.1 PPG, 7.1 RPG and 5 APG while Milan Momcilovic has 17.9 PPG with 3.2 RPG and Tamin Lipsey has 14.2 PPG with 3.8 RPG and 6 APG along with 2.6 SPG. Killyan Toure has 11 PPG with 3.2 RPG and 2.8 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Iowa State so far this season. Blake Buchanan has 9.9 PPG with 6.7 RPG as well this season. As a team, Iowa State is averaging 90.4 PPG on 53.2% shooting from the field, 41% from three and 68.9% from the foul line this season.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Recap

The Oklahoma State Cowboys come into this game looking to bounce back from a 68-65 loss at the hands of TCU last time out to sit at 14-5 this season. After this game, Oklahoma State will head on the road for a game against Utah.

Cowboys Drop 3 Of Last 4

Anthony Roy leads the Cowboys in scoring with 15.5 PPG along with 3.8 RPG while Vyctorius Miller has 15.3 PPG with 2.7 RPG and 2 APG. Jaylen Curry has 13.4 PPG with 4.2 RPG and a team-high 5.3 APG to lead the Cowboys in assists up to this point in the year. Parsa Fallah has 13.1 PPG with 5.8 RPG to lead the Cowboys in rebounding and Christian Coleman has 11.8 PPG with 4.7 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for OK State so far this season. Kanye Clary has 7.8 PPG with 4.5 APG and Isaiah Coleman has 7 PPG with 4.5 RPG as well this season. As a team, Oklahoma State is averaging 89.9 PPG on 49.4% shooting from the field, 32.1% shooting from three and 75.3% from the foul line this season.

Iowa State Cyclones @ Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Trends: January 24, 2026

Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win

• Oklahoma State has won 12 of its last 13 home games.
• Iowa State has lost each of its last four day games at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
• Oklahoma State has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 day games at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Oklahoma State has lost 14 of its last 15 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa State has won 10 of its last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma State has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa State’s last 14 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Each of Oklahoma State’s last nine home games have produced a total of 163+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Oklahoma State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (75.4).
• Oklahoma State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.2).
• Iowa State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+30.6).
• Iowa State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+21.1).

Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction

I’m on the Cowboys and the points here. I get that Iowa State’s been solid, but we’ve seen the Cyclones stumble a bit over the last couple of weeks, and I think this could be another struggle spot for the Cyclones. I’m not saying Iowa State doesn’t win outright here, but I think the Cowboys can keep it close. Give me Oklahoma State and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Oklahoma State +9.5