QUEENS UNIVERSITY ROYALS @ OKLAHOMA ST COWBOYS

A first meeting in Stillwater

Oklahoma State hosts Queens at Gallagher-Iba Arena for the programs’ first-ever men’s basketball meeting; Queens is the defending ASUN Tournament champion, and the Cowboys open a two-game homestand.

A demanding opening-week itinerary for Queens

Queens plays its third game in five days after a Monday win over Winthrop in South Carolina and a Wednesday one-point victory over Loyola Marymount; the turnaround and travel to Stillwater are notable.

Mann and Watford set the Royals’ pace

Through two games, Nasir Mann averages 23.5 points, while Jordan Watford averages 23 points and five assists; Watford also delivered the decisive free throw late against Loyola Marymount.

Cowboys showed disruptive potential in their opener

Oklahoma State forced 21 turnovers, held a 12-rebound edge and scored 27 points off takeaways against Incarnate Word.

Clary’s availability remains a question

Kanye Clary was listed as questionable with a groin injury after missing Oklahoma State’s opener; his status could affect the Cowboys’ guard rotation.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Queens +19.5

Consider Queens +19.5: the spread offers room for a competitive loss while Oklahoma State remains the clear win expectation.

Under 175.5 points

The under is worth a look at 175.5; Dimers projects a 162-point total, leaving a meaningful gap below the listed total.