KenPom Predicts BYU at Oklahoma State, Updates Projected Win Total

BYU looks to bounce back after consecutive losses to top 15 teams

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:55am

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On Wednesday, BYU will take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Stillwater. The Cougars are looking to bounce back after consecutive losses to two top 15 teams. KenPom, the industry leader in college basketball analytics, predicted BYU will have a 69% chance to win against Oklahoma State with a projected final score of 87-82.

Why it matters

BYU has a challenging slate ahead, and these upcoming games against Oklahoma State and Houston could be a turning point in their season. A pair of wins would put BYU in position to earn a top-four seed in the NCAA tournament, while a pair of losses would put them back in the 5-seed or 6-seed range.

The details

BYU ranks 15th in KenPom, with the Cougars ranked 11th nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency and 34th nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency. The Cowboys rank 57th in KenPom with an adjusted offensive efficiency ranking of 62nd and a defensive efficiency ranking of 84th.

  • BYU will take on Oklahoma State on Wednesday.

The players

BYU

The BYU Cougars basketball team.

Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team.

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