| MATCHUP | Oklahoma State Cowboys | UCF Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-12 | 20-8 |
| Spread | +9.5 -112 | -9.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +360 | -470 |
| Total | Over 168.5 (-110) | Under 168.5 (-110) |
| Where | Addition Financial Arena, Orlando, FL | |
| When | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the UCF Knights will meet on Tuesday night in a Big 12 Conference matchup at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys enter Tuesday’s contest with a 17–12 overall win‑loss record, including a 5-11 mark in conference play and a 2–7 record on the road. 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.
In Oklahoma State’s 84–78 victory over Grand Canyon earlier this season, Oklahoma State forward Parsa Fallah tallied 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block, illustrating his ability to play well in the paint.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 83.3 points (29th in nation) on 46 percent shooting from the field and 34.1 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Cowboys are allowing opponents 81.8 points per game which ranks an abysmal 337th in the country.
Sophomore guard Vyctorius Miller leads the Oklahoma State Cowboys averaging 11.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 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 9.8 points, 3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
UCF Knights Betting Preview
The UCF Knights enter Tuesday’s contest with a 20–8 win‑loss record, including a 9–7 mark in conference play and a 14-4 record at home this season. The Knights have compiled wins over FGCU, Mercer, Towson, VMI, and Quinnipiac, while losing recent games to Baylor, West Virginia and the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Earlier this season, in the UCF Knights dominant 102–80 win over the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, UCF forward Jaylin Burks tallied 23 points on 7‑of‑14 shooting from the field, while UCF forward Jamichael Stillwell amassed 14 points and 13 rebounds.
The UCF Knights average 82.1 points (43rd in nation) on 47.9 percent shooting from the field and 38.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc (12th in country) per game. Defensively, the Knights are allowing 77.8 points per contest.
Forward Jaylin Burks leads the UCF Knights averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 46.8 percent shooting from the field per game. Forward Jamichael Stillwell adds 11.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest providing the UCF Knights with a strong interior scoring presence. Senior guard Riley Kugel anchors the backcourt with 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys Will Win
• Backcourt play. Sophomore guard Vyctorius Miller leads the Oklahoma State Cowboys averaging 11.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1 steal per game.
• Balanced scoring. Miller and Fallah combine for over 26 points per game.
• Defensive presence. Parsa Fallah anchors the paint with 14.7 points and 6 rebounds per game.
Why the UCF Knights Will Win
• Elite offensive efficiency. The UCF Knights average 83.3 points per game which ranks 29th in the country.
• Frontcourt dominance. Forward Jamichael Stillwell adds 11.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest.
• Balanced scoring. Four UCF Knights players are averaging over 11.5 points per game.
• Home court advantage. The UCF Knights have amassed a 14-4 record at home this season.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. UCF Knights Prediction
Oklahoma State’s efficient shooting and balanced scoring give the Cowboys a legitimate path to victory, but UCF’s elite offense and strong home court edge makes the Knights the likely winner of this game. With that said, I think Oklahoma State’s quality offense keeps the Cowboys inside the number (9.5) in this one. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Oklahoma State Cowboys plus the 9.5 points in this game.