Oklahoma Sooners vs Central Florida Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The content discusses an upcoming basketball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and UCF Knights in the Big 12 conference. The Sooners are ranked #23 and have a record of 13-5, while the Knights have a record of 13-5. Oklahoma is coming off a strong win against Kansas State, while UCF recently lost to Baylor. This will be the only matchup between these teams this season. The game will take place in Orlando and can be watched on the Big 12 Network. Oklahoma is currently favored to win with a line of -1.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sooners -125 | Golden Knights +105

Spread: Sooners -1.5 (-110) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 135 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma will win straight-up is 56%.

Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners had a strong start to their season with 10 consecutive wins but faced tougher opponents during conference play. They currently have a 4-4 record in the league standings, with recent back-to-back losses to Texas and Texas Tech. However, they were able to dominate Kansas State on the road, finishing with a halftime lead of 35-19. Forward Jalon Moore led the team with 23 points in this victory. Leading scorer for the Sooners is 6'2 junior guard Javian McCollum, averaging 14.6 points per game. McCollum is also the team's top shooter, making 42 three-pointers and connecting on 35.0% of his attempts from deep. He scored 21 points in the recent win over K-State and 16 points in a win over Cincinnati. Otega Oweh, a 6'5 sophomore, contributes to the team's defense as a physical guard on the perimeter, adding 13.4 points per game and 4.3 rebounds per game. Jalon Moore, a strong 6'7 forward, had a standout performance against K-State and averages 10.3 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game. Milos Uzan, a 6'4 sophomore, leads the team in assists with 4.5 per game and also scores an average of 8.6 points per game. According to KenPom's rankings, the Sooners are currently ranked 21st overall. They have a ranking of 53rd in offensive efficiency and 14th in defensive efficiency. In terms of pace, they play at the 170th fastest tempo in college basketball. They are projected to be a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament according to Bracketology. As of now, there are no reported injuries on the team. In terms of statistics, the Sooners have a power ranking of 111. Offensively, they average scoring 78.29 points per game, ranking 78th in the nation. They have a field goal percentage of 47.78% (ranked 39th) and a free throw percentage of 74.03% (ranked 78th). Their three-point shooting percentage is 34.22%, placing them at 169th. They average 37.33 rebounds per game (ranked 110th), 14.24 offensive assists, and 12.57 Lock down defense was on full display 🔒 #BoomerSooner ☝️ pic.twitter.com/UehmDDjOgE