The Oklahoma Sooners will face the Arkansas Razorbacks at a neutral site event on Saturday afternoon. The Sooners are 7-2 for the season and will be looking to finish strong in the Big 12, while the Razorbacks are 8-1 for the season and are hoping that they can make a considerable impact in the SEC.
They lost their last game against the UNC Greensboro Spartans and failed to cover the spread as 20.5-point favorites. The Sooners defeated the Kansas City Roos in their most recent game and covered the spread as 17-point favorites.
Oklahoma vs Arkansas Betting Odds
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Oklahoma vs Arkansas Match Details
Fixture: Sooners vs Razorbacks
Date and Time: Saturday, December 10 at 1:00 PM ET
Venue: BOK Center, Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma vs Arkansas Key Stats
The Sooners won six straight games after a shocking 52-51 setback to Sam Houston State in their season opener. During that time, there were a few respectable victories, including triumphs at Nebraska, Seton Hall, and at home against Mississippi. Last Saturday, as a three-point underdog, they suffered a 70-66 loss against Villanova, ending their winning run.
The Sooners defeated Missouri-KC, a team that wasn't exactly a powerhouse, by a score of 75-53 to get back on track. The Sooners hit 58% from the field and limited their opponents to 36% shooting, totally outclassing UMKC. They score an average of 66.8 points per game and allow 57.9 per game.
Due to their 8-1 start to the season, the Razorbacks have climbed to the No. 9 spot in the country. Since they are ranked No. 213 in the non-conference strength of their schedule, they haven't truly faced a challenging schedule. The Creighton Bluejays presented them with one of their toughest tests of the year, and they failed it by a score of 90–87.
Their most recent victory came on Tuesday against UNC Greensboro at home, where they won 68-58 but failed to cover the spread despite being 20-point favorites. This was uncharacteristic of the squad, which is rated 46th in offensive effectiveness. However, they are a force on defense, coming in at No. 7 in the country.
Oklahoma vs Arkansas Betting Prediction
The only club that has so far been able to break down the Razorbacks' defense were the Bluejays, but the Sooners lack the offensive output necessary to accomplish so.
Additionally, the Razorbacks are adept at stopping three-pointers, so they should be able to stop Oklahoma's sharpshooters. Although this will be a fantastic game, choose the Razorbacks to come out on top and cover the spread tonight.
Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks -4.5 (-104)
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