Oklahoma State vs Wichita State Prediction 3/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Wichita State (19-14) vs. Oklahoma State (15-17)
March 18, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma State -5.5; Over/Under: 155.5
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The Wichita State Shockers and Oklahoma State Cowboys meet Tuesday in the college basketball NIT First Round at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. Here’s a Oklahoma State vs Wichita State Prediction. This article will include a Oklahoma State vs Wichita State Pick.
Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview
The Wichita State Shockers recently played Rice, Tulsa, South Florida, and Memphis. Wichita State ended its regular season with losses in four of its last six games.
The Wichita State Shockers are averaging 73.7 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Xavier Bell is averaging 14.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Corey Washington is averaging 13.5 points and 7.4 rebounds. Justin Hill is the third double-digit scorer and Quincy Ballard is dishing 0.3 assists. The Wichita State Shockers are shooting 29.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Wichita State Shockers are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys recently played Iowa State, Baylor, UCF, and Cincinnati. Oklahoma State has lost six of its last nine games and could finish below a .500 record for the second straight season.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 72.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Abou Ousmane is averaging 12.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Bryce Thompson is averaging 12.2 points and 2.7 rebounds. Marchelus Avery is the third double-digit scorer and Arturo Dean is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- Oklahoma State has won each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
- Wichita State has lost five of its last six games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Oklahoma State has won the first half in each of its last six games against the American Athletic Conference.
Why the Wichita State Shockers will win
- Wichita State has won eight of its last nine night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost the first half in each of its last three National Invitation Tournament night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wichita State’s last 13 games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Each of Oklahoma State’s last 12 night games against the American Athletic Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma State ranks T14th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.5).
- Oklahoma State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.0).
- Wichita State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.7%).
- Wichita State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.9).
Oklahoma State vs Wichita State Injury Report
Oklahoma State doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Wichita State will be without Zane Meeks and TJ Williams.
Oklahoma State vs Wichita State Prediction
Oklahoma State is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s at home, but the Cowboys aren’t good. Oklahoma State is horrible defensively and doesn’t shoot the ball well enough to scare opponents. Wichita State is an average at best team in its own right, but the Shockers have covered seven of their last 10 games.
Wichita State beat Memphis about a month ago and nearly did it again in the AAC Tournament. Wichita State has also had a recent road upset over FAU and took North Texas down to the wire as a seven-point underdog. Wichita State is a scrappy team that will bring the fight to Oklahoma State. I’m not impressed with the Cowboys. Give me the points with Wichita State.
