The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (4-8) and the Oklahoma Sooners (8-3) go head-to-head at Lloyd Noble Center. The Vaqueros look to snap their six-game road losing streak, while the Sooners try to extend their five-game home winning streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Oklahoma Sooners Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Sooners edged the UCF Knights, 53-52, while the Vaqueros lost to the 24th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 68-58.
The Sooners held the Knights to an effective field goal percentage of 0.351 (below their season average of 0.499). The Knights had a free throw rate of 0.075 (below their season average of 0.211). UT Rio Grande Valley, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 vs. 31.0). Oklahoma was lifted by Brady Manek, who had 13 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Quinton Johnson II played well for UT Rio Grande Valley, putting up 17 points and seven rebounds.
The Sooners won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 91-76. One of Oklahoma’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 31 trips to the line, while UT Rio Grande Valley went 17 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball protection could play a key role in this matchup. Oklahoma commits the fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 13.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of UT Rio Grande Valley forces the 13th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 26.0 percent).
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Oklahoma Sooners Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.1) while Oklahoma ranks 243rd (27.5).
- The Vaqueros are fourth in the NCAA with 1.8 blocks allowed per game while the Sooners are 41st with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- UT Rio Grande Valley averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the NCAA. Oklahoma ranks 95th in assists allowed per game (12.2).
- The Vaqueros rank 34th in steals per game (8.8) while the Sooners rank 143rd (6.3).
- Oklahoma ranks 89th in rebounds per game (37.5) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
- The Vaqueros have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, UT Rio Grande Valley has defeated opponents by an average of 2.7 points.
