Davidson Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 17 2026
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The Davidson Wildcats travel to face the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK, with tip-off set for 8:00 PM on ESPN2. At the time of this writing the moneyline was not listed, the total is set at 155.5, and Oklahoma State is favored by 8.5 points at home. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily insights and predictions.
Wildcats Looking to Control Tempo
Davidson enters this matchup with a 20-13 overall record and has had mixed results recently, recently winning over Loyola Chicago, St. Bonaventure, and La Salle while recently losing to Saint Joseph’s twice. This stretch shows a team that can compete but has struggled with consistency.
The Wildcats are averaging 71.7 points per game while allowing around 69.0, shooting 46% from the field. They grab 33.3 rebounds per game and average 13.7 assists, while also contributing 4.3 blocks and 6.6 steals per contest. Davidson tends to play a more controlled and methodical style.
What stands out most is their defensive discipline and ability to slow games down. When Davidson can dictate pace, they are much more effective, keeping games close and limiting high-scoring opportunities.
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Cowboys Bringing Offensive Firepower at Home
Oklahoma State comes into this game with a 19-14 overall record and has been competitive recently, recently winning over Colorado and UCF while recently losing to TCU, Houston, and Cincinnati. Despite the losses, they have shown they can score in bunches.
The Cowboys are averaging 84.3 points per game while allowing around 79.0, shooting 46% from the field. They pull down 38.0 rebounds per game and average 14.8 assists, along with 2.6 blocks and 7.2 steals per contest.
Oklahoma State’s biggest strength is their offensive production. They play at a faster pace and can push games into high-scoring territory, especially on their home floor, where they tend to be more aggressive offensively.
Davidson Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Pick
Davidson Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Spread Pick
- Oklahoma State Cowboys -8.5
Oklahoma State’s offensive firepower and ability to push tempo give them a clear advantage in this matchup. While Davidson prefers a slower pace, the Cowboys’ scoring ability at home should allow them to dictate the game and create separation. Laying the points with Oklahoma State is the stronger play.
Davidson Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Total Pick
- Over 155.5
I like the over in this matchup because Oklahoma State plays at a faster pace and consistently scores at a high level. Even though Davidson prefers a slower style, they are efficient enough offensively to contribute to the scoring. This combination should push the total over the number.
Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma State Cowboys 86, Davidson Wildcats 74
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