The West Virginia Mountaineers (6-10) travel to face off against the Oklahoma Sooners (13-3) on Wednesday, January 17th. This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman and televised on ESPN+. West Virginia is coming off a win in their previous game, while Oklahoma is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Kansas. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Oklahoma Sooners
The West Virginia Mountaineers Are Coming Off A Win
West Virginia enters this game as a 13.5-point underdog, and they have gone 1-7 as the underdog this season. They are also 0-2 on the road this year, and over their last 10 road games, they have gone just 2-8.
West Virginia is coming off a 76-73 win over Texas, and they are 6-10 overall this year. In Big 12 play, they are 1-2, and their non-conference record is 5-8.
West Virginia has an ATS record of 7-9 this season and they are 1-1 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Mountaineers have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.
West Virginia’s over/under record this season is 9-7 and today’s line of 143.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (139.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points and their OU record during this stretch is 3-0. So far, seven of their games have finished with more points than today’s line.
The Oklahoma Sooners Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Despite losing two straight games, Oklahoma has been dominant at home this season, going 12-1 with an average scoring margin of +19.0 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, the Sooners are 9-1.
Overall, Oklahoma is 13-3 this season, including a 1-2 record in Big 12 play. The Sooners have been favored in 12 of their 16 games, going 12-0 in those contests.
At home this season, Oklahoma has gone 8-5 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Sooners have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record for Oklahoma games is 9-7, and today’s line of 143.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this year (145.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points.
West Virginia Offense Breakdown
West Virginia is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 76 points vs. Texas. This figure is more than their season average of 67.9 points per game. Quinn Slazinski is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.4 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Jesse Edwards brings a PPG average of 14.8 into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Slazinski (F) | 14.4 | 4.6 | 2.0 |
| Jesse Edwards (C) | 14.8 | 8.7 | 1.1 |
| Raequan Battle (G) | 20.2 | 4.8 | 1.0 |
Oklahoma Offense Breakdown
Oklahoma offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 66 points against Kansas. In that game, they made 6/20 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 40%. Offensively, the Sooners have a season long field goal percentage of 49%, which is 46th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 164th in percentage and 148th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javian McCollum (G) | 15.0 | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Otega Oweh (G) | 14.2 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| Milos Uzan (G) | 9.2 | 3.8 | 4.4 |
West Virginia Team Defense
In terms of defense, West Virginia is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.7 points per game. West Virginia’s three-point defense is currently 185th in the country at 8.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.7% of their shots vs. West Virginia.
Oklahoma Team Defense
Oklahoma’s defense has been playing well, ranking 43rd nationally, with 65.2 points allowed per game. Oklahoma’s three-point defense is currently 52nd in the country at 5.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.6% of their shots vs. Oklahoma.
Mountaineers vs Sooners Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Mountaineers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 61 points per game in this stretch.
- Although Oklahoma has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 72 points per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Mountaineers have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. West Virginia posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Sooners have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Oklahoma posted a straight up mark of 10-0 in these matchups.
Mountaineers vs Sooners Prediction
For a point-spread bet in this Sooners vs. Sooners matchup, we’re leaning towards the Sooners at -13.5. Although our projections show the Sooners winning 75-69, we suggest placing your bet on the Mountaineers for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 143.5 and our model has the Mountaineers and Sooners finishing with a combined 144 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:January 17, 2024 Oklahoma Sooners, Teams, West Virginia Mountaineers