Oklahoma Sooners vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Prediction 11/09/19

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The Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) will battle against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-0) at Sanford Pentagon. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Odds

Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Golden Gophers defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 85-50, while the Sooners beat the UTSA Roadrunners 85-67.

The Sooners had a much better free throw rate (0.277 vs. 0.162) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.515 vs. 0.372). The Golden Gophers, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 16.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.658 vs. 0.373). Minnesota received a boost from Marcus Carr, who put up 18 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Austin Reaves led the way for Oklahoma, contributing 23 points and six rebounds.

Dating back to last season, a focal point for the Minnesota offense has been to get to and convert from the free throw line. The Golden Gophers rank 24th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.281), but Oklahoma has been among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking second by yielding a FTA rate of 0.156). Furthermore, the Sooners rank 35th in opponents’ effective field goal percentage (0.472), while the Golden Gophers rank 282nd in effective field goal percentage (0.487).

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Minnesota ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Oklahoma ranks 281st (25.5).
  • The Sooners rank 177th in steals per game (5.9) while the Golden Gophers rank 254th (4.9).
  • Minnesota ranks 61st in assists per game (14.8) while Oklahoma ranks 113th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
  • The Golden Gophers rank 114th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Sooners rank 248th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
  • Minnesota averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. Oklahoma ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).