Iowa State vs Oklahoma State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 24, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/24/2026, 03:40 AM ET

Iowa State vs Oklahoma State Information

The Iowa State Cyclones will be on the road Saturday afternoon with a 3:00 PM match-up in Stillwater, OK, against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Iowa State is the nation's 9th-ranked team with 17 wins and 2 losses this season, coming into Saturday having won 3 of the last 5, following a 30-point victory against Central Florida in their last outing to end a 2 game skid. The Oklahoma State Cowboys go back home Saturday with fourteen wins and five losses this season, having lost three of the last four after a 3-point road. loss at TCU last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Iowa State Preview

Offensively, Iowa State is rolling this season, averaging 85.7 points on 51% shooting from the floor, but averaged just 61.5 points per game during their recent two-game losing streak. Defensively, Iowa State has been top-tier this season, holding opponents to 64.6 points per game, but has given up 81.5 points per game over its last two losses. Milan Momcilovic leads the Iowa State offense this season, averaging 18.2 points per game. Big man Joshua Jefferson is averaging 17.3 points to go along with the team's leading 7.9 rebounds per game. Tamin Lipsey averages 13.2 points and leads the team, dishing out 5.4 assists.

Oklahoma State Preview

Offensively, Oklahoma State has been stout this season, averaging 86.9 points on 40% shooting from the floor, but the Cowboys have averaged only 71.6 points per game during their last three losses. Defensively, Oklahoma State is allowing 8.2 points per game this season and has given up 81.6 points per game over its last three losses. Anthony Roy leads the Oklahoma State offense this season, averaging 17.6 points per game. Big man Paras Fallah is averaging 14.4 points to go along with a team-leading 6.5 rebounds per game. Vyctorious Miller averages 13.9 points, and Jalen Curry is averaging 10.5 points per game. Period, Kanye Cleary averages 9.1 points and leads the team, dishing out five assists per game.

Iowa State vs Oklahoma State Prediction

Iowa State is the far better team in this matchup, having played well coming into this game. Look for the Cyclones to control this game on both sides of the ball against a mediocre Oklahoma State team. Iowa State has an elite defense that will stifle the Cowboys for 40 minutes, leading to the easy victory on Saturday. Take the Iowa State Cyclones to pick up their second consecutive win Saturday afternoon with a road win and cover in conference play. Final Score Prediction, Iowa State Cyclones win and cover 76-62.

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