Oklahoma State vs Cincinnati Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 17-11 (5-10) this year after they defeated West Virginia in overtime by a score of 91-84 in their last game. Oklahoma State led 46-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 44-31 in the second half, before escaping with the win in overtime. The Cowboys shot 49% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Parsa Fallah led Oklahoma State with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Kanye Clary added 17 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Oklahoma State lost to Colorado by a score of 83-69 and Kansas by a score of 81-69. The Cowboys have scored 83.8 points per game with 37.9 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.5 points against per game this season. Anthony Roy is averaging 16.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Parsa Fallah is averaging 14.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the Cowboys. Oklahoma State is shooting 46.1% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 15-13 (7-8) this season after they lost to Texas Tech by a score of 80-68 in their last game. Cincinnati trailed 42-34 at halftime and scored just 34 points in the second half in the loss. The Bearcats shot 40% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Moustapha Thiam led Cincinnati with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Jalen Celestine added 15 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Cincinnati defeated Kansas by a score of 84-68 and Utah by a score of 69-65. The Bearcats have scored 72.5 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.5 points against per game this season. Baba Miller is averaging 13.8 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, while Jizzle James is averaging 11.1 points and 2.2 rebounds per game for the Bearcats. Cincinnati is shooting 42.9% from the field, 67.7% on free throws, and 32.5% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win

• Cincinnati has won seven of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma State has lost seven of its last eight day games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Oklahoma State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Cincinnati’s last 10 games against Conference opponents at Fifth Third Arena have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Each of Oklahoma State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Cincinnati ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (67.5).
• Cincinnati ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (12.0).
• Oklahoma State ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (83.8).
• Oklahoma State ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.6).

Oklahoma State vs Cincinnati Prediction 

Cincinnati had their winning streak snapped in their last game against Texas Tech, but they have played very well over the last few weeks. The Bearcats are shooting 43% from the field and they have allowed 68 points or fewer in three of their last four. Oklahoma State snapped their losing streak with a win over West Virginia in their last game, but they play very poor defense. The Cowboys have gone over 150.5 in four of their last five games and I like the over once again here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 150.5