NIT Second Round: Wichita State vs Oklahoma State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 22)
- The Shockers took down Wyoming in the first round.
- The Cowboys got past Davidson in the Round of 32.
- This marks the 45th all-time meeting between the two programs.
The March 22 schedule is loaded with tournament matchups as the NIT will be present with a game between the Wichita State Shockers and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The hosts stand tall as slight favorites for the win, displaying the quality they have that can make this second-round contest an intriguing one.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, March 22, 8:30 pm ET
- Where: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, Oklahoma
- How to Watch: ESPN2
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State | -114 | +2.5 | O163 |
| Oklahoma State | -106 | -2.5 | U163 |
Game Preview
The Shockers (23-11) cannot be underestimated as a team that can go far in the NIT, recently taking down Wyoming in the first round. TJ Williams powered the Shockers behind a 17-point, 14-rebound double-double. His 14 rebounds set a new career high and marked his second double-double of the season. Kenyon Giles added 15 points but was just 5-of-17 from the floor. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Okorafor set a new career high with 12 rebounds.
The Cowboys (20-14) are performing at a solid level, taking down Davidson in the opening round of the NIT. Kanye Clary led the squad with 20 points as he shot 6-of-14 from the field, including 3-for-5 from 3-point range, and went 5-for-7 from the line for the Cowboys (20-14). Benjamin Ahmed scored 16 points and added six rebounds. On another note, Christian Coleman had 15 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line.
Wichita State vs Oklahoma State Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 44 meetings in their history, and the result is 33-11 for the Cowboys. The last matchup was in March 2025 when Oklahoma State won 89-79 in last year’s NIT.
Wichita State vs Oklahoma State Predictions
The winner advances to the quarterfinals next Tuesday or Wednesday for either a home game with UNLV or a road trip to top seed Tulsa. Kenyon Giles will look to have a better offensive night with his scoring efforts, hoping to get the better of Oklahoma State in the rivalry matchup. Our betting pick here is for the Shockers to cover a 2.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Wichita State Shockers +2.5
