The Oklahoma Sooners (7-1) will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the No. 3 Wichita State Shockers (8-1) at Intrust Bank Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
Oklahoma Sooners at Wichita State Shockers ATS Prediction
The last time the Sooners played, they defeated the No. 25 USC Trojans, 85-83. Oklahoma’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over USC. The Sooners had a rate of 12.9 (better than their season average of 15.1), while the Trojans posted a mark of 18.9 (above their season average of 14.3). Oklahoma was led by Trae Young, who was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points on 9-for-18 shooting.
The Shockers defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their last game, 78-66. The Shockers made 26 of their 32 free throws (81.3 percent) and held the Cowboys to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2 (below their season average of 33.1). Landry Shamet was the game’s high scorer with 30 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
Wichita State should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Shockers rank ninth in offensive efficiency, while the Sooners rank 201st in defensive efficiency since last season.
The Shockers won the only game against the Sooners last season, 76-73. Wichita State’s 0.468 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Oklahoma, who had a rate of 0.354.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Wichita State Shockers ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Wichita State ranks fifth in rebounds per game (41.6) while Oklahoma ranks 211th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
The Shockers rank 13th in assists per game (16.7) while the Sooners rank 203rd (12.2).
Wichita State averages 21.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 80th in the NCAA. Oklahoma ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
The Shockers rank 58th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Sooners rank 168th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Oklahoma averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. Wichita State ranks 106th in steals allowed per game (5.4).
