The NIT Tips off Tuesday when the Wichita State Shockers of the American Athletic Association meets the Big 12 Conference rep Oklahoma State Cowboys.
With neither squad boasting explosive offenses, my Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State predictions expect a low-scoring affair in Stillwater.
Read on for my college basketball picks for Tuesday, March 18.
Who will win Wichita State vs Oklahoma State?
I like Oklahoma State to win a close one. They are 12-3 at home with a defense boasting a 21% turnover rate. Wichita State is a terrific cover team, but they’ve lost four of six, and I’ll back the home team in this one.
Wichita State vs Oklahoma State prediction
My best bet: Under 154.5 (-110 at bet365)
The Wichita State Shockers and Oklahoma State Cowboys are two squads that make opposing offenses nervous.
The Shockers force 11 turnovers per game. They relentlessly hound and pester opponents into making mistakes, and they do a nice job stepping into passing lanes.
Wichita State also snags rebounds. They’ve surrendered the fewest offensive caroms in the AAC, which helped fuel an Over/Under record of 12-19-1 to the Under.
Turn that around, and Oklahoma State ranks 77th on the KenPom defensive efficiency table. The Cowboys ended the regular season with the third-most steals and 75 ppg allowed at home in a tough Big 12 Conference.
Pace and tempo are essential in betting the total. We’ll likely see a reasonably fast-paced affair, but neither offense lights it up from anywhere, and the respective defenses are formidable.
My thinking here is that the Shockers’ offense will likely struggle more than the Cowboys’ O-Unit will. Oklahoma State plays in one of the toughest offensive conferences and boasts a Top 80 KenPom stop unit.
Nothing Wichita State does on offense is spectacular enough on the road, and the same can be said about the Oklahoma State O-Unit at home.
The Shockers will rely on its D-Unit and have given up fewer than 68 points in three of five. The Cowboys will score, but not enough to get near the game total.
I’m betting on the Under.
Wichita State vs Oklahoma State same-game parlay (SGP)
Under 155.5
Wichita State +6.5
Oklahoma State moneyline
Unlike the NCAA tourney, early-round games are played at the higher seed's home court. That gives Oklahoma State an edge, but they are 7-8-0 against the number at Gallagher.
Wichita State is 7-4-0 ATS on the road, and the extra point available in the SGP markets boosts this ticket.
Keeping it close enough to cover is one thing; beating the Cowboys in their barn is another. Oklahoma State is 12-3 SU at home-expect them to beat Wichita State SU.
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Wichita State vs Oklahoma State odds
Wichita State vs Oklahoma State live odds
Wichita State vs Oklahoma State opening odds
- Spread: Wichita State +6.5 (-110) | Oklahoma State -6.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Wichita State +230 | Oklahoma State -210
- Over/Under: Over 151.5 (-110) | Under 151.5 (-110)
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Wichita State vs Oklahoma State betting trend to know
Wichita State has hit the Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.00 Units / 27% ROI). Find more college basketball betting trends for Wichita State vs. Oklahoma State.
How to watch Wichita State vs Oklahoma State
| Location | Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK |
| Date | Tuesday, 3-18-2025 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN2 |
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