UCF Knights vs. Oklahoma Sooners Betting Prediction 12/21/19

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The UCF Knights (9-2) and the Oklahoma Sooners (7-3) square off at Lloyd Noble Center. The Knights will try to continue their six-game winning streak. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

UCF Knights vs. Oklahoma Sooners ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Sooners were beaten by the Creighton Bluejays, 83-73, while the Knights beat the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 70-65.

UCF dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.203) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.473 (below their season average of 0.501). Bethune-Cookman was 0.116 and 0.413, respectively, for those same stats. Oklahoma, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 12.1). Kristian Doolittle played a pivotal role for Oklahoma with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Ceasar DeJesus, meanwhile had a good game for UCF, contributing 17 points.

This game should be a matchup of conflicting paces. Oklahoma has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (81st in possessions per game), while UCF has been slower-paced (194th in possessions per game). Also, the Knights are among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 percent). The Sooners, however, rank 59th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent).

UCF Knights at Oklahoma Sooners Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UCF ranks 58th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Oklahoma ranks 225th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
  • The Knights average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. The Sooners rank 108th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
  • UCF is 34th in the nation with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Oklahoma is 45th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Knights rank 86th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while the Sooners rank 247th (28.1).
  • Oklahoma ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while UCF ranks 87th (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 6.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (5.0 above their season average).