The Kansas City Roos take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Stillwater, OK. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Oklahoma State favored by -30.5 points on the spread and the total is set at 160.5 points on Fanatics Markets.
Here’s my UMKC vs. Oklahoma State predictions and college basketball picks for December 18, 2025.
UMKC vs Oklahoma State Prediction
My Pick: Kansas City +30.5
My UMKC vs Oklahoma State best bet is on the Roos to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
UMKC vs. Oklahoma State Odds
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Kansas City vs Oklahoma State College Basketball Betting Preview
The Kansas City Kangaroos are 2-10 this season and won't get much support when it comes to betting, but with the spread being so large (30.5), they have value in this matchup against the Cowboys.
Despite facing several tough opponents, the Roos have lost only one game by 30 or more points, and it was on November 19 against the TCU Horned Frogs.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma State has an excellent 9-1 record, but it has yet to win a game by that much this season.
This also aligns with our Bet Labs "Bet Teams Off Bad Loss, Short Rest" system, which recommends backing Kansas City to cover the spread.
In college basketball, teams coming off a poor loss with limited rest often bounce back stronger against the spread due to urgency, focus and quick turnaround adjustments.
A short window between games minimizes overthinking and keeps teams engaged, especially when facing an opponent that didn't struggle in its previous outing.
Market perception tends to overvalue the recent bad loss and undervalue the quick recovery potential, creating an inefficiency in pricing.
Teams in this position frequently show sharper defensive effort and improved shooting consistency as they attempt to correct course immediately, making them a profitable play despite fatigue concerns.
My Pick: Kansas City +30.5
