It will be a battle between Big 12 opponents when the Texas Longhorns (10-7, 2-3 Big 12) welcome the No. 20 Oklahoma Sooners (13-4, 2-3 Big 12) to the Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns ATS Prediction
The last time the Sooners played, they were beaten by the Kansas State Wildcats, 74-61. Kansas State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Oklahoma. The Wildcats had a rate of 14.1 (better than their season average of 15.8), while the Sooners posted a mark of 21.9 (above their season average of 16.2). Christian James led Oklahoma in scoring with 20 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
The Longhorns lost a tough one against the No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks in their last contest, 80-78. Kansas’ free throw rate was their biggest strength over Texas. The Jayhawks had a rate of 0.204 (below their season average of 0.248), while the Longhorns posted a mark of 0.101 (below their season average of 0.209). With 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Matt Coleman III was Texas’ high scorer.
Texas should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Texas ranks 48th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while Oklahoma forces the 56th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent).
After the Longhorns won both games against the Sooners last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Texas won 77-66. Texas’ 0.618 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Oklahoma, who had a rate of 0.369.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Oklahoma ranks 200th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
The Sooners rank ninth in rebounds per game (41.8) while the Longhorns rank 142nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
Texas ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Oklahoma ranks 111th (6.7).
The Longhorns rank 12th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Sooners rank 90th (12.5).
Texas ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.5) while Oklahoma ranks 80th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
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The Sooners have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Oklahoma has defeated opponents by an average of 6.5 points.
During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
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