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Kansas (19-6) vs Oklahoma State (16-9)
- When: Feb 18 2026, 9:00 PM
- Where: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK, USA
- Where to watch: Peacock
(8) Kansas vs Oklahoma State Preview & Prediction
Spread: Kansas -6.0
Moneyline: Kansas (-280)
Total: 156.5
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
Kansas heads to Stillwater laying 6.0 points in a Big 12 matchup that carries road volatility. The Jayhawks are 19-6 overall and 9-3 in conference play, but just 4-4 away from home. Bill Self is managing minutes carefully, especially with leading scorer Darryn Peterson (19.8 PPG) working through lingering leg and ankle issues. He played 24 minutes in the loss at Iowa State, scoring 10 points on 3-of-10 shooting, and was pulled late with an eye toward this game.
Kansas’ path to covering on the road revolves around toughness, limiting live-ball turnovers, and defending the arc. They handled Arizona without Peterson earlier this month, proving they can win without him dominating. Expect the Jayhawks to lean on half-court execution and interior presence.
Kansas Prop Pick: Flory Flory Bidunga Over 2.5 Assists
Bidunga’s role expands when defenses collapse on Kansas’ primary scorers. In a road environment where ball movement matters, his passing out of the post could generate easy assist chances.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
Oklahoma State sits at 16-9 and 4-8 in Big 12 play but remains dangerous at home with a 13-3 record in Stillwater. The Cowboys are fighting for tournament life and cannot afford another loss. They have dropped three straight, including a 95-92 overtime defeat to TCU, but the offense remains capable.
Parsa Fallah just poured in 27 points and has become the go-to scoring option. Five Cowboys scored in double figures against TCU, showing offensive balance. If Oklahoma State can protect the ball and control tempo, they can stay within this number.
Oklahoma State Prop Pick: Parsa Fallah Over 18.5 Points
Fallah is coming off a 27-point outing and has seen increased usage. At home in a must-win scenario, shot volume should remain high.
Final Score & Expert Prediction
This number feels right on the surface, but the situational angle matters. Kansas is the more complete team and has already shown it can win in tough spots, even when Darryn Peterson is limited or unavailable. However, the Jayhawks have been far less dominant outside Allen Fieldhouse, sitting at just 4-4 on the road. That alone makes laying more than two possessions uncomfortable.
Oklahoma State is 13-3 at home and desperate. Bubble teams with their backs against the wall tend to bring maximum effort, especially in conference play. The Cowboys can score in bunches, and if Parsa Fallah continues to command touches inside, they will put consistent pressure on Kansas’ interior defense.
The total at 156.5 suggests a fast-paced Big 12 game with plenty of transition opportunities. If Kansas protects the ball and avoids live-ball turnovers, they should control stretches. But a late push from Oklahoma State could tighten the margin.
Final Score: Kansas 81, Oklahoma State 77
Lean: Oklahoma State +6.0
Total: Over 156.5
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
