On Tuesday afternoon, the Cincinnati Bearcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys will clash in the first round of the 2025 Big 12 Tournament. In their latest encounter during the regular season, Oklahoma State emerged victorious with a score of 78-67 at home.

The Bearcats, bringing a record of 17 wins and 14 losses, have faced a tough stretch with three consecutive losses but are holding strong with a neutral court win this season. Meanwhile, the Cowboys, with a record of 15-16, have struggled with five losses in their last eight games. The winner of this matchup will progress to face the 5-seed Iowa State in the following round on Wednesday.

Game Details:
Tipoff from T-Mobile Center in Kansas City is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET.
The latest odds show Cincinnati as a 6.5-point favorite while the total points set is at 138.5.

Key Player Stats:

• Jizzle James has been consistently scoring in double-digits, culminating in significant performances recently.
• Simas Lukosius continues to be a strong player for Cincinnati.
• For Oklahoma State, Abou Ousmane has been a formidable force on offense, and Bryce Thompson is contributing notable scores.

Review the predictions and analytics from the SportsLine Projection Model for informed betting decisions.