The Oklahoma Sooners (6-1) will travel to The Super Pit to clash with the North Texas Mean Green (3-5). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 5, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Oklahoma Sooners at North Texas Mean Green Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Mean Green defeated the UT Arlington Mavericks 77-66, while the Sooners beat the Missouri Tigers 77-66.
Oklahoma played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 22.3) and a turnover percentage of 14.5 (worse than their season average of 13.1). For those same stats, Missouri was 12.5 and 20.3, respectively. The Mean Green, meanwhile, had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 45.2 (above their season average of 33.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.296 (above their season average of 0.163). North Texas received a boost from Zachary Simmons, who finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Austin Reaves, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Oklahoma with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Sooners won the only contest between these two teams last season, 73-57. Oklahoma had a much better free throw rate (0.321 vs. 0.188). North Texas, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 20.6).
Points at the line could be rare for North Texas in this showdown. Since the 2018-19 season, the Mean Green rank 317th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.185, while Oklahoma ranks eighth in FTA rate allowed (0.151).
Oklahoma Sooners at North Texas Mean Green Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Texas ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Oklahoma ranks 296th (25.8).
- The Sooners average 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 150th in the NCAA. The Mean Green rank 216th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Oklahoma ranks 173rd in steals allowed per game (6.5) while North Texas ranks 233rd (7.0).
- The Mean Green rank 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while the Sooners rank 262nd (36.9).
- North Texas ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Oklahoma ranks 122nd (12.4).