Wichita State Shockers vs Wyoming Cowboys predictions, Mar 17, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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The upcoming NIT matchup between the Wichita State Shockers and the Wyoming Cowboys promises to be a compelling encounter as both teams vie for advancement. Scheduled for March 17, 2026, the game will take place at Wichita State’s home venue, providing the Shockers with a crucial home-court advantage.

In recent form, the Shockers have been impressive, securing four victories in their last five outings. Their offensive prowess may play a significant role, as they have demonstrated effective scoring abilities complemented by solid defense. On the other hand, the Wyoming Cowboys have found success in three of their last five games, showcasing resilience and adaptability in their gameplay. However, they will need to elevate their performance level to challenge a formidable Wichita team on the road.

Bookmaker odds reflect a clear tilt toward the Shockers, who are favored at 1.42 compared to the Cowboys’ 2.71. The model prediction indicates a 59.7% probability of a home win, with a predicted final score of 77:71. While Indianapolis’ home advantage and recent form suggest they are likely to dominate the contest, the unpredictable nature of knockout basketball means that Wyoming could still pose a significant challenge. It will be crucial for both teams to execute their game plans effectively to secure a victory.

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Wichita State
65.5%		 Wyoming
34.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 77:71

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.45 2.62
WilliamHill 1.4 2.75

Latest Results

15.03.26 South Florida Bulls basketball – Wichita State Shockers basketball – 70:55
14.03.26 Wichita State Shockers basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 81:68
07.03.26 Wichita State Shockers basketball – Florida Atlantic Owls basketball – 88:70
01.03.26 UT-San Antonio Roadrunners basketball – Wichita State Shockers basketball – 67:84
26.02.26 Memphis Tigers basketball – Wichita State Shockers basketball – 82:88		 11.03.26 UNLV Rebels basketball – Wyoming Cowboys basketball – 73:70
07.03.26 San Jose State Spartans basketball – Wyoming Cowboys basketball – 78:88
03.03.26 Wyoming Cowboys basketball – Nevada Wolf Pack basketball – 83:73
28.02.26 Wyoming Cowboys basketball – Air Force Falcons basketball – 66:62
24.02.26 Boise State Broncos basketball – Wyoming Cowboys basketball – 72:62

Facts

  • Wichita State is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Wyoming has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Wyoming may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Wichita State is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • Recently, the teams have not faced each other.

    • Standings

    Draw

    2025

    1/16-finals

    1 SMU Mustangs Northern Iowa 73 : 63
    2 Oklahoma State Wichita State 89 : 79
    3 Arkansas State St. Louis Billikens 103 : 78
    4 North Texas Furman 75 : 64
    5 UC Irvine Northern Colorado 82 : 72
    6 Georgia Tech Jacksonville State 64 : 81
    7 Saint Josephs Hawks UAB 65 : 69
    8 Santa Clara UC Riverside 101 : 62
    9 Dayton Florida Atlantic 86 : 79
    10 Middle Tenn. St. Chattanooga Mocs 103 : 109
    11 Bradley North Alabama 71 : 62
    12 George Mason Samford 86 : 69
    13 San Francisco Utah Valley State 79 : 70
    14 San Jose State Loyola Chicago 70 : 73
    15 St. Bonaventure Kent State 56 : 75
    16 Stanford CS Northridge 87 : 70

    1/8-finals

    1 SMU Mustangs Oklahoma State 83 : 85
    2 Arkansas State North Texas 63 : 65
    3 UC Irvine Jacksonville State 66 : 61
    4 UAB Santa Clara 88 : 84
    5 Dayton Chattanooga Mocs 72 : 87
    6 Bradley George Mason 75 : 67
    7 San Francisco Loyola Chicago 76 : 77
    8 Kent State Stanford 77 : 75

    Quarter-finals

    1 Oklahoma State North Texas 59 : 61
    2 UC Irvine UAB 81 : 77
    3 Chattanooga Mocs Bradley 67 : 65
    4 Loyola Chicago Kent State 72 : 62

    Semi-finals

    1 North Texas UC Irvine 67 : 69
    2 Chattanooga Mocs Loyola Chicago 80 : 73

    Final

    1 UC Irvine Chattanooga Mocs 84 : 85

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