Wichita State vs Oklahoma State Prediction 3/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Wichita State vs Oklahoma State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 18th at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the NIT. The winner of this game will meet SMU or Northern Iowa in the 2nd Round.

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers (19-14, 15-15-2 ATS) experienced their best period of the season in February when they secured six consecutive wins. However, the Shockers lost three of the final four games of the regular season and finished in 8th place in the American Conference. Wichita State beat South Florida in the second round of the tournament but fell short of the eventual winner Memphis in the quarterfinals.

Wichita State averages 73.8 PPG (187th) and allows 72.6 PPG (207th). The Shockers are 45th in rebounds (38.5) and 363rd in assists (11.8). Xavier Bell leads the team with 14.9 PPG and 2.9 RPG. Corey Washington follows him with 13.5 PPG, 7.4 RPG, and 1.0 SPG, while Justin Hill chips in 10.5 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.9 APG, and 1.0 SPG.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (15-17, 14-18 ATS) have struggled in the conference play and ended the regular season with five losses in eight games. Oklahoma State did beat Cincinnati in the final regular-season game, but the Bearcats got their revenge in the first round of the Big 12 tournament, defeating the Cowboys 87-68. That was a disappointing loss for Oklahoma State, which is hoping to make a much better impression in the NIT.

Oklahoma State is averaging 72.6 PPG (227th) and is allowing 76.5 PPG (303rd). The Cowboys are getting 34.9 RPG (234th) and dish out 12.6 APG (292nd). Abou Ousmane is the team’s top performer with 12.2 PPG and 1.1 SPG. Bryce Thompson has 12.2 PPG and 2.7 RPG, while Marchelus Avery contributes 11.4 PPG and 4.3 RPG.

Why Wichita State will cover

• Wichita State has won four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma State has lost 16 of its last 18 Tuesday games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wichita State’s last 10 night games have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Sixteen of Oklahoma State’s last 17 games against the American Athletic Conference Conference have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Oklahoma State ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.9).
• Oklahoma State ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.7).
• Wichita State ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (16.5).
• Wichita State ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (38.6).

Wichita State vs Oklahoma State Prediction

These teams have met on six occasions before and the record is tied at 3-3. The previous H2H encounter was in December 2022 when Oklahoma State recorded a win. Even though Oklahoma State is good at home (12-3), I am far from being impressed with how the Cowboys have been playing lately, so I believe Wichita State has a chance here. Backing the Shockers to get a win is for the braver bettors, but I am going with the visitors to stay close, put up a fight, and cover on Tuesday. Wichita State has covered the Spread in 10 of its last 13 games.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Wichita State +5.5