Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas Jayhawks Set for Big 12 Rivalry Game at Allen Fieldhouse
On Saturday, the Oklahoma Sooners and the Kansas Jayhawks will face off at Allen Fieldhouse in a Big 12 rivalry game. The game is set to start at 2:00 p.m. ET. Oklahoma, with
Game outlook
On Saturday, the Oklahoma Sooners and the Kansas Jayhawks will face off at Allen Fieldhouse in a Big 12 rivalry game. The game is set to start at 2:00 p.m. ET. Oklahoma, with a record of 10-2, suffered a defeat in their last game against TCU, losing by a score of 80-71. In conference play, they are currently 1-1. Kansas, also with a record of 10-2, lost their previous game against UCF, with a final score of 65-60. They too have a conference record of 1-1. In their meetings last season, Kansas emerged victorious in both games. Overall, the Jayhawks hold a commanding lead in the series, with a record of 114-45 since the 1949-50 season. In terms of betting, Kansas opens as the favorite with a point spread of -5.5, and the current line stands at Kansas -6.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sooners +220 | Jayhawks -275
Spread: Sooners +6.5 (-110) | Jayhawks -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas will win straight-up is 73%.
Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma has had a strong schedule this season, with wins against non-conference opponents such as Iowa, USC, Providence, and Arkansas. Their only loss so far came from a game against TCU, where turnovers and poor shooting hurt their performance. The upcoming game against the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks will be a test to see if they can bounce back. Offensively, the Sooners score an average of 81.0 points per game and shoot 49.5 percent from the field. They also have a solid three-point shooting percentage of 35.3 percent. Their free throw shooting is strong at 76.2 percent. They average 34.9 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game. On the downside, they commit an average of 13.1 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Sooners allow an average of 64.3 points per game and have opponents shooting 39.3 percent from the field. They excel in defending the three-point shot, allowing only 27.9 percent. They average 28.1 rebounds and have 7.0 steals per game. According to KenPom, Oklahoma is ranked 20th nationally and has an offensive efficiency ranking of 45th and a defensive efficiency ranking of 15th. However, they have a lower tempo ranking of 193rd. Overall, Oklahoma has had a successful season so far with a record of 10-2. They have been strong offensively and defensively, but turnovers have been a slight issue. Their upcoming game against Kansas will be a challenge, but they have the potential to bounce back and continue their success.