The Baylor Bears (13-6, 4-2 Big 12) will be at the Lloyd Noble Center to challenge the Oklahoma Sooners (15-5, 3-4 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Baylor Bears vs. Oklahoma Sooners ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Sooners won big over the Vanderbilt Commodores 86-55, while the Bears defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 73-68.
Baylor dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 17.3) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.0 (above their season average of 38.2). Alabama was 16.6 and 36.7, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Oklahoma’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Vanderbilt. The Sooners had a rate of 14.8 (better than their season average of 15.8), while the Commodores posted a mark of 26.1 (above their season average of 16.0). Oklahoma’s Christian James had a good outing, finishing with 21 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Baylor received a boost from Mario Kegler, who had 17 points and seven rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bears won the last contest 87-64. The Bears’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Sooners. Baylor had a rate of 40.6, while Oklahoma posted a mark of 24.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Oklahoma might have trouble putting up points as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Baylor ranks 64th in defensive efficiency while the Sooners rank 185th in offensive efficiency.
Baylor vs. Oklahoma Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Baylor, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Baylor ranks 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Oklahoma ranks 209th (36.6).
- The Bears rank 76th in steals per game (7.1) while the Sooners rank 109th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Bears average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 16th in the nation. The Sooners rank 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Baylor ranks 122nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Oklahoma ranks 212th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sooners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, down from 7.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
