Oral Roberts at Oklahoma State Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/04/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The 2025–26 college basketball season tips off Tuesday night in Stillwater as Oklahoma State hosts Oral Roberts at Gallagher-Iba Arena. It’s the first game of the regular season for both teams. Oral Roberts begins a new era under head coach Kory Barnett after finishing 7–23 overall and 5–13 in the Summit League last year. Oklahoma State looks to bounce back from a 17–18 overall, 7–13 Big 12 season under second-year head coach Steve Lutz, who guided the Cowboys to the NIT. Build a bigger bankroll with college basketball picks.

Game Information for Oral Roberts vs Oklahoma State

Location: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Coverage: ESPN+

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Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Preview

It’s a complete reset for Oral Roberts after a difficult 2024–25 season that ended with the dismissal of head coach Russell Springmann. Barnett, formerly a West Virginia assistant, takes over a roster that features nine newcomers, including several transfers from Division I programs. Among the key additions are Lane Sparks (Huntington NAIA All-American, 22.7 PPG), Connor Dow (Oklahoma State transfer), and Ofri Naveh (West Virginia transfer). The Golden Eagles lost top scorers Isaac McBride and Sam Alajiki, leaving a team that must quickly establish offensive chemistry.

Barnett’s approach emphasizes energy and defensive effort, but early cohesion will be tested against a deeper, more athletic Oklahoma State lineup. Oral Roberts will need production from veteran forwards and new backcourt pieces to stay competitive. The opener provides an early measuring stick for a program rebuilding in a challenging mid-major conference.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview

Oklahoma State begins its second season under Steve Lutz, returning only one key contributor, Robert Jennings II (5.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG). The roster turnover is significant, but the Cowboys have added talent and experience through the transfer portal. Kanye Clary (Mississippi State), Christian Coleman (UAB), Isaiah Coleman (Seton Hall), and Vyctorius Miller (LSU) headline the newcomers. Lutz’s first team ranked near the bottom of the Big 12 in shooting and rebounding, and improving those areas is central to this year’s goals.

The Cowboys’ size and depth should give them a clear advantage in the paint and on the boards. Lutz’s teams are known for balanced scoring and defense, and the early schedule provides an opportunity to determine rotations before Big 12 play. After finishing just below .500 last year, Oklahoma State looks to start stronger with a comfortable win at home.

Oral Roberts at Oklahoma State Prediction

Oklahoma State’s new group of players has more experience and talent, and its overall deeper bench will overwhelm an Oral Roberts team trying to find team chemistry. Expect the Cowboys to control tempo, dominate the glass, and pull away early in the second half. Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma State Cowboys win and cover ATS 86-57.

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