The Oklahoma Sooners (13-2) travel to face off against the Georgia Bulldogs (13-2) on Saturday, January 11th. This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens and televised on ESPN2. Georgia is coming off a win in their previous game, while Oklahoma is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Texas A&M. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET.

Oklahoma Sooners vs Georgia Bulldogs

The Sooners Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Oklahoma fell to 13-2 on the season after a tough 80-78 home loss to Texas A&M on Wednesday. The Sooners were -2.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.

Oklahoma led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 39 themselves, leading to the loss.

The Bulldogs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Georgia improved to 13-2 on the season with an 82-69 win over Kentucky on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 151, just under the O/U line of 153.5.

Georgia took control early, leading 47-34 at halftime. Both teams scored 35 points in the second half, allowing the Bulldogs to maintain their lead and secure the win.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 78 points on 54.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.6%, thanks in large part to their 58.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 24 threes. They also connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.

Brycen Goodine and Zhuric Phelps both scored 34 points, with Goodine hitting 9 of 11 threes at an 81.8% clip and shooting 71.4% overall. Phelps made 6 of 10 threes, shooting 44% from the field. The Sooners also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds in the win.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, with a 51.6% success rate on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs hit 76.3%, going 29-for-38.

Lamont Butler led the way with 20 points, shooting 57.1% overall. Asa Newell added 17 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 40% from three. Blue Cain contributed 15 points and 8 boards, while Silas Demary Jr. chipped in 14 points, connecting on 66.7% of his threes.

Sooners Team Defense

Oklahoma’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

The Sooners also had trouble defending the three, as their opponent hit 14 of 24 threes, good for 58%. Oklahoma sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 82%. Oklahoma gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Oklahoma’s defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 46 attempts.

From three-point range, Oklahoma’s defense gave up 14 threes on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 82%.

Sooners vs Bulldogs Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Sooners have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
• Across their ten previous home games, Georgia has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 72 points per game.
• The Sooners have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 10-0. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.

Sooners vs Bulldogs Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Bulldogs vs. Bulldogs matchup, we’re leaning towards the Bulldogs at -4.5. Although our projections show the Bulldogs winning 75-72, we suggest placing your bet on the Sooners for the point-spread.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 144.5 and given that our model is projecting 147 points between the teams, we like the over.

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