Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Cincinnati Bearcats Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Oklahoma State Cowboys will be on the road Saturday with a 2:00 PM matchup inside 5th 3rd arena in Cincinnati, OH, against the Cincinnati Bearcats, and we have you ready to roll with our Oklahoma State vs Cincinnati prediction. Oklahoma State comes into Saturday with 17 wins and 11 losses on the year. Cincinnati comes into this matchup with 15 wins and 13 losses this season, following a 12-point road loss to Texas Tech to end a lengthy winning streak. Read more about this Oklahoma State vs Cincinnati prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Oklahoma State looks for 2 in a row
The Oklahoma State offense is the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 83.8 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Oklahoma State is allowing 81.5 points per game this season, but gave up an average of 86 points per game over its last four losses. Oklahoma State was a better team in their last outing, scoring 91 points, including 14 in overtime, on 49% shooting from the field and 43% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Oklahoma State held its own, allowing 84 points on 49% shooting. Oklahoma State won the rebounding battle by 7 and forced 11 turnovers in the win. Parsah Fallah led the way for the Oklahoma State offense in their last outing with 18 points and eight rebounds on 12 shots.
Anthony Roy leads the Oklahoma State offense this season, averaging 16.8 points per game. Parsah Fallah is second on the team, averaging 14.7 points to go along with the team's leading 6 rebounds per game. Vyctorius Miller is third on the team with 11.7 points per game this season. Kanye Clary averages 9.4 points to go along with the team-leading 4.9 assists.
Key Injury Report for Oklahoma State:
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- Parsah Fallah (Out) – Knee
- Robery Jennings (Out) – Hip
Cincinnati tries to even its conference record
Offensively, Cincinnati has been strong enough this season, averaging 72.5 points on 43% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Cincinnati has been phenomenal, holding opponents to 67.5 points per game through 28 games played this year. Offensively, Cincinnati struggled in its last outing, scoring just 68 points on 40% shooting. Defensively, Cincinnati was obliterated, giving up 80 points as Texas Tech shot 52% from the floor. Cincinnati lost the rebounding battle by double digits and shot just 77% from the free-throw line. Moustapha Thiam led the way for the Cincinnati offense in their last outing with 21 points and ten rebounds on 19 shots.
Baba Miller leads the Cincinnati offensive season with 13.8 points and 10 rebounds per game. Moustapha Thiam averages 12.2 points, and Jizzle James is third on the roster with 11.1 points per game. Day Day Thomas averages 10.9 points to go along with the team-leading 3.5 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Cincinnati:
- Grant Darbyshire (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Shon Abaev (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- Jalen Haynes (Questionable) – Lower Body
Oklahoma State vs Cincinnati Pick
- Oklahoma State vs Cincinnati Spread Pick
Oklahoma State is the better team coming into this matchup, but Cincinnati will have the edge at home. Oklahoma State will be without several key players in this matchup, giving Cincinnati the edge. Look for the Bearcats to use their home crowd and elite defense Saturday, leading to the victory. Take the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday to get the win and cover at home to pick up their 16th win of the season and 8th in conference play.
- Oklahoma State vs Cincinnati Over/Under Pick
Oklahoma State has a potent offense, but it will be without a ton of production in this matchup. Cincinnati has an elite defense and will thrive against a short-handed Oklahoma State team. Look for Cincinnati to set the tone in front of their home fans Saturday, in what will be a knock-down, drag-out game. Take the Bearcats to get the win at home in a game that goes under the total in a Big 12 defensive battle.
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