Oklahoma Sooners vs Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Picks & Predictions
Oklahoma is on the road playing Arkansas at the Bank of Oklahoma Center stadium on Saturday, 12/10/2022 @ 1:00pm EST. Arkansas -3.5 was the opening favorite and line hasn't
Game outlook
Oklahoma is on the road playing Arkansas at the Bank of Oklahoma Center stadium on Saturday, 12/10/2022 @ 1:00pm EST. Arkansas -3.5 was the opening favorite and line hasn't moved.
The Crimson and Cardinal Classic pits the 9th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks against the Oklahoma Sooners on the hardwood in Tulsa. Arkansas is 8-1 on the season, while Oklahoma is 7-2. In their last meeting, Oklahoma won 88-66 at home last December. It should be a successful event.
An impressive start for Oklahoma
Currently ranked No. 32 in KenPom's power rankings, the Oklahoma Sooners are 7-2 on the season. Oklahoma won six straight games after losing 52-51 to Sam Houston State in their season opener. In that stretch, the team won at Nebraska, Seton Hall, and at home against Mississippi. Last Saturday, as a three-point underdog, they lost to Villanova 70-66.
It was an easy win for Oklahoma against Missouri-KC Tuesday night -- not exactly a powerhouse. With Oklahoma shooting 58% from the floor and holding their opponents to 36%, UMKC was completely outmatched. With 24 points and 5 three-pointers, Oklahoma's Grant Sherfield led the way. A total of 11 points were scored by Milos Uzan and Tanner Groves. Herfield leads the Sooners in scoring and assists per game with 17.1 and 4.4, respectively. The team averages 66.8 points per game and gives up 57.9 points per game.
No. 9 in the country for Arkansas
With an 8-1 start to the season, the Arkansas Razorbacks are ranked No. 9. Despite playing a tough schedule, they rank 213 in nonconference strength of schedule. Creighton was one of their toughest tests this year, and they failed it, losing 90-87. As a 1.5-point underdog, they beat San Diego State 78-74.