Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Cincinnati Bearcats Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Oklahoma State travels to Cincinnati for a Big 12 matchup at Fifth Third Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Cowboys are 17-11 overall and 5-10 in conference play after a 91-84 overtime win over West Virginia in their last outing. Cincinnati is 15-13 overall and 7-8 in the Big 12 following an 80-68 road loss to Texas Tech. Cincinnati has the defensive edge at home. Cash in with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, OH
- TV: CBSSN
Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview
Oklahoma State is averaging 83.8 points per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range. Anthony Roy leads the team with an average of 16.8 points per game and connects on 39.9% from beyond the arc, giving the Cowboys consistent perimeter production. Parsa Fallah (out) adds 14.7 points and a team-high 6.0 rebounds per contest to anchor the interior. Kanye Clary contributes 9.4 points and leads the team with 4.9 assists per game to direct the offense. The Cowboys average 37.9 rebounds and 15.1 assists per contest. Defensively, Oklahoma State allows 81.5 points per game, one of the highest marks in the conference, and opponents have consistently scored inside and in transition, forcing Oklahoma State into high-scoring games.
Injury Report: Parsa Fallah and Robert Jennings are out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 83.8
- Points Allowed: 81.5
- Rebounds: 37.9
- Assists: 15.1
- Steals: 7.5
- Blocks: 2.7
- Turnovers: 12.3
Cincinnati Bearcats Preview
Cincinnati allows 67.5 points per game and limits opponents to 42.9% shooting from the field, establishing itself as a defense-first squad. The Bearcats average 72.5 points per contest while shooting 43.0% overall. Baba Miller leads the team with averages of 13.8 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, providing steady production on the glass. Moustapha Thiam adds 12.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest, strengthening the frontcourt. Day Day Thomas chips in 10.9 points and a team-high 3.5 assists per game to guide the offense. Cincinnati averages 36.8 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game and records 4.1 blocks per contest, protecting the rim and limiting second-chance opportunities.
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Injury Report: Shon Abaev, Grant Darbyshire, and Jalen Haynes are out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 72.5
- Points Allowed: 67.5
- Rebounds: 36.8
- Assists: 16.1
- Steals: 6.5
- Blocks: 4.1
- Turnovers: 11.8
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction
Oklahoma State prefers a faster pace and has shown the ability to score into the 80s, but Cincinnati’s defensive numbers create a clear problem for the Cowboys’ offense. The Bearcats allow nearly 14 fewer points per game than the Cowboys and control the glass behind Miller. With home court advantage and a defense that limits high-percentage looks, Cincinnati is positioned to dictate tempo and keep Oklahoma State below its scoring average. Cincinnati wins and covers ATS. Final Score Prediction: Cincinnati Bearcats 77-68.
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