The Oklahoma Sooners (17-11, 5-10 Big 12) welcome the West Virginia Mountaineers (11-17, 3-12 Big 12) to Lloyd Noble Center. The Mountaineers can put an end to a nine-game road losing streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Oklahoma Sooners ATS Odds
In their last game, the Sooners were beaten by the Iowa State Cyclones, 78-61, while the Mountaineers were victorious over the TCU Horned Frogs, 104-96.
West Virginia dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.268 (below their season average of 0.295) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.6 (below their season average of 36.7). TCU was 0.138 and 24.4, respectively, for those same stats. Oklahoma, meanwhile, held Iowa State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 28.3). Oklahoma was led by Kristian Doolittle, who had 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jordan McCabe had a good outing for West Virginia, finishing with 25 points, 11 assists and six steals.
In their first matchup this season, Derek Culver led the Mountaineers to a 79-71 win. He registered a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. West Virginia’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Mountaineers had 18 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Sooners had seven and 30, respectively.
Oklahoma could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Sooners currently rank 32nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while West Virginia is 319th in effective field goal percentage (0.470). Also, the Mountaineers are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 16th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.293). The Sooners, meanwhile, rank sixth at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.163.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Oklahoma Sooners Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – West Virginia, ATS Winner – West Virginia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- West Virginia averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. Oklahoma ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- The Sooners rank 164th in steals per game (5.8) while the Mountaineers rank 220th in steals allowed per game (8.6).
- The Mountaineers rank 79th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while the Sooners rank 231st (24.7).
- West Virginia averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 75th in the country. Oklahoma ranks 155th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 4.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
