The Oklahoma Sooners (4-0) look to extend their hot start when they go head-to-head against the winless Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (0-5) at Lloyd Noble Center. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Oklahoma Sooners ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Sooners beat the William & Mary Tribe, 75-70, while the Hawks lost big to the Stanford Cardinal, 76-55.
Oklahoma played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 5.0 (better than their season average of 13.0) and a free throw rate of 0.239 (matching their season average). William & Mary was 18.4 and 0.067, respectively, for those same stats. Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, forced Stanford into a turnover percentage of 24.7 (above their season average of 16.6). Austin Reaves had a solid performance for Oklahoma, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Maryland Eastern Shore was lifted by Canaan Bartley, who finished with 10 points.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Oklahoma figures to have a substantial edge. Dating back to last season, the Sooners defense ranks 41st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while the Maryland Eastern Shore offense ranks 348th in effective field goal percentage (0.440). Furthermore, the Hawks rank 323rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.185), while the Sooners rank second in opponents’ FTA rate (0.150).
Maryland Eastern Shore vs. Oklahoma Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Oklahoma ranks 72nd in rebounds per game (37.5) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 314th (30.6).
- The Hawks rank 231st in three pointers allowed per game (23.7) while the Sooners rank 292nd (25.7).
- The Sooners rank 118th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while the Hawks rank 262nd (14.9).
- Oklahoma ranks 159th in blocks per game (3.2) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 240th (2.4).
