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Oklahoma State Sooners Set to Face Florida Atlantic Owls in the 17th Shriners Children's Charleston Classic Opener

The 17th edition of the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic in college basketball features eight teams playing from November 21 through 24 at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. In the opening round, the Oklahoma State Sooners will face off against the Florida Atlantic Owls. This will be OSU's second appearance in the tournament and FAU's first. The Sooners are currently favored to win with a -2 point spread that has not changed. Handicapping for the second round will be provided in the next update. Tip-off is scheduled for approximately 2:30 PM EST on Thursday, November 21 following the Miami - Drake game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cowboys -128 | Owls +106
• Spread: Cowboys -2 (-110) | Owls +2 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 164 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma St. will win straight-up is 56%.

Oklahoma St. vs Florida Atlantic Stats

Oklahoma St. Cowboys

The Oklahoma State Sooners are off to a strong 3-0 start in the 2023 season under new head coach Steve Lutz. This is the team's first 3-0 start since 2020, showing a significant improvement from their previous 12-20 record in the previous season. The team has been performing well offensively, with an average of 84.7 points per game, led by key players such as Abou Ousmane, Marchelus Avery, and Bryce Thompson. The team has shown a strong shooting percentage of 44.8% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. Defensively, the Sooners have also been impressive, with an average of 11.3 steals and four blocks per game. Despite their strong start, the team has yet to cover the spread in each of their games, going 0-3 ATS. Overall, the team's power ranking is 154, with their offense ranked 92 and defense ranked 255 in the nation.

Florida Atlantic Owls Analysis

The Florida Atlantic Owls basketball team has had a successful season so far, with a record of 3-2. They have a high-scoring offense, averaging 96.6 points per game, and are ranked 6th in the nation for offense. The team has seen success from transfers and international players, with Louisville transfer forward Kaleb Glenn leading the team in scoring. Guards Niccolo Moretti and Leland Walker are shooting well from three-point range, contributing to the team's offensive efficiency. The Owls have a solid rebounding presence and defensive stats as well. This season, they have faced tough competition and have a power ranking of 145.

FAU Favored to Win Against Sooners in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The upcoming game between the Sooners and FAU promises to be a competitive and exciting match. This season, the Sooners remain undefeated, with their toughest competitor being Southern Illinois, while FAU has suffered two losses against College of Charleston and Central Florida. Despite this, FAU put up a strong fight against COC, taking them to overtime with a close final score of 119-116, and also had a tight game against UCF, ending with a score of 100-94. FAU's experience and preparation give them an edge in this matchup, especially with their advantage in the paint due to the size and ability of players like Baba Miller and Matas Vokietaitis. In contrast, OSU's defense has shown vulnerabilities, allowing high field goal percentages both overall and from beyond the arc. The odds favor FAU in this game, with the +2 point spread being particularly advantageous.

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