Kansas City Roos vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Picks & Predictions for Thursday December 18 2025
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The Kansas City Roos head to Gallagher-Iba Arena to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET, and you can watch it on ESPN+ from Stillwater, Oklahoma. For more plays on the board, check out these free college basketball picks.
Kansas City Roos: Can the Roos Survive a Tough Road Spot?
Kansas City enters this one at 2-10 and an ugly 0-7 on the road. The Roos are coming off a 89-67 loss at Oklahoma on 12/16/25, and while they did pick up a 102-75 win vs Spurgeon on 12/13/25, most of their recent results have been rough—losses to Weber State (64-60 on 12/10/25), at Eastern Washington (90-66 on 12/6/25), and Idaho State (68-59 on 12/3/25). That road record is the headline, and now they’re stepping into a hostile environment against a team that’s been dominant at home.
From the numbers, Kansas City is scoring 69.3 PPG while allowing 81.7 PPG, and they’re shooting 42% from the field. They’re pulling down 35.0 rebounds per game with 12.0 assists, plus 2.3 blocks and 6.6 steals. The defensive profile is the biggest issue here—giving up over 80 points a game is a dangerous combination when you’re also facing a high-powered offense.
Their leading scorer is Jayson Petty, putting up 11.8 PPG on 41.0% shooting and 80.0% from the free-throw line. If Kansas City is going to hang around, they’ll need Petty to be steady because points have been hard to come by against stronger opponents.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys: A High-Scoring Home Team Looking to Rebound
Oklahoma State comes in at 9-1 with a perfect 7-0 home record, though they’re riding a 1-game losing streak after an 85-76 loss vs Oklahoma on 12/13/25. Prior to that, the Cowboys were rolling with wins over Grand Canyon (84-78 on 12/6/25), Sam Houston (93-83 on 12/2/25), at Northwestern (86-81 on 11/27/25), and Nicholls (95-81 on 11/22/25). Even with that last loss, this has still been a consistent team, especially in Stillwater.
Stat-wise, Oklahoma State is posting 89.8 PPG and allowing 77.3 PPG, while shooting 49% from the field. They also have a big edge on the glass at 41.4 rebounds per game, and they’re sharing it well with 16.4 assists. Add in 3.1 blocks and 7.3 steals, and you’ve got a profile that supports both scoring runs and the ability to generate extra possessions.
The top scorer is Vyctorius Miller, who leads the Cowboys with 15.6 PPG on 53.1% shooting and 89.7% from the line. If Oklahoma State plays to its numbers, Miller’s efficiency is the kind of thing that helps a favourite stretch a margin quickly.
Key Points To Watch For
- Home vs road: Oklahoma State is 7-0 at home, while Kansas City is 0-7 away—that’s as lopsided as it gets.
- Scoring gap: OK State scores 89.8 PPG, while Kansas City scores 69.3 PPG—a massive offensive difference on paper.
- Defence concerns for KC: The Roos allow 81.7 PPG, and that’s a scary match against a team nearly at 90 PPG.
- Tempo/total: With a listed total around 159.5, this looks like a game where points can pile up fast if the favourite gets rolling.
Kansas City Roos vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Pick
My best pick is Oklahoma State -30.5. I’m willing to lay it because the matchup screams blowout: Oklahoma State is 7-0 at home with 89.8 PPG, while Kansas City is 0-7 on the road and gives up 81.7 PPG. If the Cowboys play anywhere near their normal offensive level, they should create separation early and keep adding to it.
My lean is Over 159.5. I’m leaning over because Oklahoma State’s games can get into the high totals quickly with how they score (89.8 PPG) and how Kansas City has struggled defensively. If OK State pushes pace and the Roos contribute enough to avoid a complete stall-out, the over is very live.
Overall, I’m betting the home dominance shows up and Oklahoma State controls the game from start to finish. Betting on sports and on Kansas City is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Oklahoma State with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on Kansas City vs Oklahoma State can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
Final Score Prediction:
Oklahoma State 96, Kansas City 63
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