The Oklahoma Sooners (20-12) travel to face off against the Kentucky Wildcats (21-10) on Thursday, March 13th. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on SECN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.

Oklahoma Sooners vs Kentucky Wildcats

The Sooners Are Coming Off A Win

Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games

The Sooners improved to 20-12 on the season with an 81-75 road win over Georgia on Wednesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Oklahoma not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Oklahoma led 43-39 at halftime and maintained their lead by outscoring Georgia 38-36 in the second half. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.

The Wildcats Are Coming Off A Win

Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Kentucky improved to 21-10 on the season with a 91-83 road win over Missouri on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +6 underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Kentucky led 38-29 at halftime and exploded for 53 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed 54 points to Missouri. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the over/under line of 171.5.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 48% of their threes (12/25) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%.

Jeremiah Fears led the way with 29 points, shooting 50% overall and 57.1% from deep. Silas Demary Jr. added 24 points, connecting on 5 threes, while Asa Newell contributed 21 points and 17 rebounds, hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kentucky put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 55% from three-point range (11/20). They also connected on 78.8% of their free throws, going 26/33 from the line.

Mark Mitchell and Otega Oweh each scored 22 points, with Mitchell shooting 57.1% and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Koby Brea and Marques Warrick added 17 points each, with Warrick hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Andrew Carr contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 62.5% overall and 66.7% from three.

Sooners Team Defense

Oklahoma’s defense gave up 75 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Oklahoma’s opponents hit 10 threes on 28 attempts, shooting 35%. They also went 9/16 from the free-throw line, a 56% clip, and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats Team Defense

Oklahoma’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 35 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Oklahoma’s defense saw their opponents make 10 of 28 shots, good for 35%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 9 for 56%. Oklahoma allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Sooners vs Wildcats Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Sooners have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 70 points per game in these contests.
• Through their last three home games, Kentucky has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 85 points per game.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Sooners have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 5-0 in these scenarios.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Wildcats have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Sooners vs Wildcats Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Wildcats vs. Sooners matchup, our bet is to grab the Sooners at +6.5. Even though our projections have the Wildcats winning 74-73, we see the Sooners as the play on the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 163.5, and our model projects the Sooners and Wildcats to reach a combined total of 147 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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