Wichita State vs Wyoming Prediction 3/17/26 College Basketball Picks Today
Wyoming (18-14) vs. Wichita State (22-11)
March 17, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Wichita State -6.5; Over/Under: 148.5
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The Wyoming Cowboys and Wichita State Shockers meet Tuesday in the college basketball NIT at the Charles Koch Arena. Here’s a Wichita State vs. Wyoming prediction. This article will include a Wichita State vs. Wyoming pick.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys beat San Jose State and lost to UNLV. Wyoming has won 5 of its last 7 games.
The Wyoming Cowboys are averaging 77.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Leland Walker is averaging 13.7 points and 3 rebounds, while Nasir Meyer is averaging 12.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Damarion Dennis is the third double-digit scorer and Khaden Bennett is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Wyoming Cowboys are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Wyoming Cowboys are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview
The Wichita State Shockers beat Tulsa and lost to USF. Wichita State has won 12 of its last 15 games.
The Wichita State Shockers are averaging 77.7 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Kenyon Giles is averaging 19.2 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Karon Boyd is averaging 10.8 points and 5.9 rebounds. TJ Williams is grabbing 4.5 rebounds and Will Berg is dishing 0.7 assists. The Wichita State Shockers are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Wichita State Shockers are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Wichita State Shockers will win
- Wichita State has won 20 of its last 22 games against non-conference opponents at Charles Koch Arena.
- Wichita State has won the first half in seven of its last eight games at Charles Koch Arena.
Why the Wyoming Cowboys will win
- Wyoming has won 10 of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents.
- Wichita State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against the Mountain West Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Wichita State’s last nine games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Five of Wyoming’s last six road games have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wichita State ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.0).
- Wichita State ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.8).
- Wyoming ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.2).
- Wyoming ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.0).
Wichita State vs Wyoming Prediction
It will be interesting to see how motivated Wichita State is for this game. Wichita State is playing its best ball of the season and is in fantastic form but it was also one win away from the big dance and fell short. Can the Shockers get off the canvas? With that said, Wyoming wasn’t good on the road this season and can be hit or miss on the offensive side. Wichita State’s defense is the best unit in this game and the Shockers are 21-11 ATS on the season. I have to lay the points with Wichita State, as this is a team that could make a run toward an NIT title if motivated.
