Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Oklahoma Sooners Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs (12-6) will travel to Chesapeake Energy Arena to clash with the Oklahoma Sooners (12-6). The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Oklahoma Sooners ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Sooners fell to the top-ranked Baylor Bears, 61-57, while the Bulldogs were victorious over the Arkansas Razorbacks, 77-70.

The Bulldogs made 27 of their 31 free throws (87.1 percent) and held the Razorbacks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.9 (below the 30.4 mark opponents have averaged against Mississippi State this season). Oklahoma, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 13.6). Brady Manek had a solid performance for Oklahoma, contributing 21 points and 10 rebounds. Mississippi State rallied around Reggie Perry, who recorded 26 points and 13 rebounds.

There’s a decent chance that Mississippi State struggles to create turnovers. Oklahoma ranks third in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.7 percent), while Mississippi State forces the 184th-most turnovers (19.4 percent). Also, the Bulldogs, who rank 34th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), will face off against the Sooners, who rank 12th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.150).

Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Mississippi State ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Oklahoma ranks 236th (38.7).
  • The Bulldogs rank 19th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Sooners rank 71st (3.8).
  • Mississippi State averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 94th in the NCAA. Oklahoma ranks 108th in assists allowed per game (12.1).
  • The Bulldogs rank 122nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while the Sooners rank 281st (28.4).
  • Oklahoma ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Mississippi State ranks 153rd (7.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 8.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average).