Davidson Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction for March 17, 2026: College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

• Matchup: Davidson Wildcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
• Scheduled Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
• Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK
• Broadcast: ESPN2
• Betting Odds: Oklahoma State favored by 8 points

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys (19-14) will host the Davidson Wildcats (20-13) on Tuesday for the first round of the NIT at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Davidson enters the game as 8-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 154 points.

In their latest match, the Davidson Wildcats fell to Saint Joseph’s, losing 70-58. They recorded a field goal percentage of 41.1% (23 of 56) and made 8 of 29 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Wildcats converted 4 out of 8 attempts, resulting in a 50% success rate. On the rebounding front, they gathered a total of 26 boards, including 9 offensive. The team provided 14 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and securing 5 steals defensively. The defense allowed opponents to shoot 43.8%, with Saint Joseph’s completing 21 of 48 attempts. The opposition recorded 12 assists and 6 steals, grabbing 33 rebounds overall (9 offensive, 24 defensive) without any blocks. They excelled at the free-throw line, converting 22 of 26 attempts for an impressive 84.6% success rate, while shooting 37.5% from three-point distance (6 of 16). Davidson was tagged with 18 personal fouls, while Saint Joseph’s accumulated 10.

Josh Scovens stood out in the game, hitting 45.5% of his shots and contributing 2 assists. He played for 29 minutes, secured 9 rebounds, and finished with 15 points on 5 for 11 shooting.

Currently, Davidson holds a season record of 20-13, averaging 71.7 points per game (ranked 280th nationally) and connecting on 45.6% of their shots. They are shooting 36.0% from three-point range (293 of 815) and 65.3% at the free-throw line. The Wildcats average 33.3 rebounds per game and have tallied 453 assists this season, ranking 169th nationally. They commit 10.4 turnovers and average 16.8 personal fouls per game.

Defensively, the Wildcats force 11.7 turnovers per game while drawing 16.9 fouls. They restrict opponents to 32.1% shooting from three-point range and rank 34th in the nation for points allowed per game (67.4). The Wildcats defense allows a shooting rate of 43.7% (784 of 1,793) and gives up 33.7 rebounds on average. They sit at 48th in Division 1 for assists allowed, surrendering 381 overall this season.

In their most recent game, the Oklahoma State Cowboys lost to TCU with a final score of 95-88. They recorded a total of 30 rebounds, comprising 20 defensive and 10 offensive boards. The Cowboys committed 7 turnovers, resulting in 5 steals during the game. TCU accrued 15 fouls, giving Oklahoma State 17 free throws, converting 16 of them for a 94.1% success rate. From beyond the arc, the Cowboys made 4 of 19 attempts (21.1%). They finished with a shooting percentage of 49.3% (34 of 69). Defensively, Oklahoma State allowed TCU to shoot 50.7%, permitting 34 out of 67 attempts. The Cowboys registered a 34.8% success rate from three (8 of 23) and finished at 19 of 27 from the free-throw line (70.4%). In terms of rebounding, Oklahoma State allowed TCU 34 total rebounds (16 on the offensive side).

Anthony Roy contributed significantly for the Cowboys, scoring 25 points in 37 minutes of play while dishing out 3 assists. He achieved a shooting percentage of 46.7%, converting 7 of 15 shots, and grabbed 9 rebounds.

This season, Oklahoma State holds a record of 19-14. They average 17.3 personal fouls per game and shoot 75.1% from the free-throw line. The Cowboys provide 14.8 assists per game (ranking 118th nationally) and average 11.9 turnovers. They have tallied 2,781 points this season, averaging 84.3 points per game, while securing 38.0 rebounds per contest. As a team, they shoot 46.0% from the field, placing them 128th in the nation.

The Oklahoma State defense allows 35.5% shooting from three-point range (322 of 908) and permits opponents to convert 71.0% from the free-throw line. They yield 16.6 assists and 37.0 rebounds per game, ranking 349th and 325th in Division 1, respectively. The Cowboys sit at 352nd in D-1 for points allowed per game (82.9), forcing 12.0 turnovers each game and allowing teams to shoot 45.3% from the field (249th in Division 1).

Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?

Prediction: Back Oklahoma State (-8)