My 8* BIG 12 TOURNEY ROUT is on Cincinnati. The Bearcats finished 17-14 after three straight losses to close out the regular season. That includes a 78-67 setback at Oklahoma State as a 3.5-point favorite in the finale. The Cowboys finished 15-16. Cincinnati stumbled down the stretch of the regular season, but now the Bearcats have a prime opportunity to get back on track in a favorable spot. Cincinnati averages 70.5 PPG, while conceding 63.5. The Cowboys somehow managed the upset win on Senior's Night, but a return to mediocrity would appear imminent now that the Conference Tournament is here. Overall, Oklahoma State averaged 72.7 PPG this season, while allowing 76.2. I believe the Bearcats use the final regular season loss as motivation here and keep the foot on the gas until the final horn. Lay the points.