Kansas Jayhawks vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Picks & Prediction for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

By: Thomas Pemberton Published 02/18/2026, 12:45 AM ET

Wednesday will feature a Big 12 matchup when the #8 Kansas Jayhawks head to Oklahoma State to take on the Cowboys. Kansas lost to #5 Iowa State 74-56 in their last game. While the Cowboys roll into Wednesday riding a three game losing streak. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM est at the Gallagher-Iba Arena. Keep reading for my Kansas vs Oklahoma State Prediction or click here for our expert's Free College Basketball Picks.

Jayhawks Look To Bounce Back

The Kansas Jayhawks were beat up by Iowa State in their last game. Kansas is 19-6 on the season and they have won eight of their last ten games. The Jayhawks head into Oklahoma State with a 4-4 road record. Kansas is scoring 77.1 points per game with 7.4 made three pointers. Darryn Peterson leads Kansas on the season with 19.8 points scored per game. Kansas has been solid from the free throw line shooting 76.3%. Kansas also hits the boards hard and rank 37th best in the country averaging 36 rebounds per game. The Jayhawks have four players averaging double digit points scored per game. Flory Bidunga leads the team with 9.1 rebounds per game.

Cowboys Hope To Snap Losing Streak

The Oklahoma State Cowboys head into this matchup riding a three game losing streak. The Cowboys lost to TCU 95-92 in overtime in their last game played. Parsa Fallah led the way in the loss with 29 points. Fallah is averaging 14.3 points scored per game. Anthony Roy leads Oklahoma State on the season with 17. points per game. Oklahoma State is 16-9 on the season. The Cowboys have won three of their last ten games and they carry a 13-3 home court record. Oklahoma State is scoring 84.7 points scored per game with 7.7 made three pointers. The Cowboys have four players averaging double digit points scored per game.

Kansas vs Oklahoma State Spread Pick

  • Oklahoma State Cowboys +7

The Kansas Jayhawks head into Oklahoma State as -7 road favorites. The Jayhawks are 16-9 against the spread on the season. The Cowboys have covered the spread in just 11 games. Both teams are hungry to get back into the win column. Kansas is the better team but Oklahoma State plays very well at home.

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Kansas vs Oklahoma State Over/Under Pick

  • OVER 155.5

The Kansas Jayhawks are coming off one of the worst offensive performances of the season. Kansas has scored over 71 points just one time in their last four games. Oklahoma State plays best at home and will push the pace in this matchup. Watch for a high scoring affair as both teams will be playing with urgency.

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