Wichita State Shockers (WSU)
Basketball NCAAB Gallagher-Iba Arena Sun 22 Mar 19:30
Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Wichita State vs Oklahoma State

No. 3 Wichita State Shockers and No.2 Oklahoma State Cowboys battle for a spot in the NIT quarterfinals at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Sunday, March 22. The winner will face either UNLV at home or top seed Tulsa on the road next Tuesday or Wednesday.

WSU to Cover the Line?

Our betting prediction is that Wichita State will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +3.5 against Oklahoma State and that makes lots of appeal, with odds of -110 available.

Both Teams Earned Tight First Round Wins

The Wichita State Shockers come into this Second Round game off a 74–70 home win over the Wyoming Cowboys.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys picked up an 84–80 home win over the Davidson Wildcats in the First Round.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Oklahoma State have won back-to-back matchups against Wichita State, following up a 59–49 road win with an 89–79 home victory in last year’s NIT. Oklahoma State have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB Regular Season Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Wichita State 22-11 2562 2324 238 15-5 7-6 1L
Oklahoma State 19-14 2781 2736 45 14-5 5-9 1L
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Wichita State vs Oklahoma State Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Wichita State vs Oklahoma State with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

If you agree that Wichita State can go fairly close in this NIT matchup, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +3.5 makes plenty of appeal at odds of -110.

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Key Wichita State vs Oklahoma State stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by WSU in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by WSU in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by OSU in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by OSU in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by OSU in 3 of their last 5 games against WSU.

WSU +3.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Wichita State +3.5
Totals Under 164.5
Result & BTTS 80 Wichita State / No

Our same game parlay pick is Wichita State +3.5 on the spread, Under 164.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Wichita State to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wichita State Wichita State logo 82 - 79 Oklahoma State logo Oklahoma State

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Shockers claiming a 82-79 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

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Wichita State vs Oklahoma State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think OSU Likeliest to Win

Oklahoma State have the shortest price to win this Second Round game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability due to their -145 Moneyline betting odds. Wichita State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back the Shockers at +120.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 163.5 right now. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 163.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.

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  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
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  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
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NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arizona 32-2 2929 2339 590 21-1 11-1 9W
Houston 28-6 2623 2137 486 20-2 8-4 1L
Iowa State 27-7 2781 2215 566 19-1 8-6 1L
Kansas 23-10 2496 2290 206 17-2 6-8 1L
Texas Tech 22-10 2573 2324 249 16-4 6-6 3L
BYU 23-11 2853 2561 292 17-4 6-7 1L
TCU 22-11 2584 2378 206 16-5 6-6 1L
UCF 21-11 2591 2511 80 15-5 6-6 1L
Oklahoma State 19-14 2781 2736 45 14-5 5-9 1L
West Virginia 18-14 2214 2072 142 15-6 3-8 1L
Cincinnati 18-15 2413 2230 183 16-4 2-11 1L
Colorado 17-15 2559 2542 17 15-7 2-8 2L
Arizona State 17-16 2519 2585 -66 13-6 4-10 1L
Baylor 16-16 2642 2469 173 12-8 4-8 1L
Kansas State 12-20 2546 2619 -73 11-8 1-12 2L
Utah 10-22 2379 2531 -152 9-9 1-13 6L
American Athletic Conference Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Tulsa 26-7 2824 2409 415 15-2 11-5 1L
South Florida 25-8 2895 2492 403 16-4 9-4 11W
Wichita State 22-11 2562 2324 238 15-5 7-6 1L
UAB 20-12 2535 2361 174 9-10 11-2 1L
North Texas 19-14 2341 2225 116 13-5 6-9 1L
Florida Atlantic 18-15 2596 2453 143 12-6 6-9 1L
Tulane 18-15 2389 2493 -104 10-9 8-6 1L
Charlotte 17-17 2492 2530 -38 12-7 5-10 1L
Temple 16-16 2366 2264 102 10-7 6-9 2L
Rice 13-18 2291 2311 -20 9-8 4-10 1W
Memphis 13-19 2407 2454 -47 10-8 3-11 1L
East Carolina 11-20 2217 2401 -184 7-12 4-8 2L
UTSA 5-25 2084 2422 -338 2-12 3-13 5L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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