Oklahoma Sooners vs. Wichita State Shockers Free Prediction 12/14/19

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The Oklahoma Sooners (7-1) will clash against the Wichita State Shockers (8-1) at Intrust Bank Arena. The game will air on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Wichita State Shockers ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Shockers dismantled the Oklahoma State Cowboys 80-61, while the Sooners barely escaped the North Texas Mean Green 82-80.

Oklahoma played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.352 (above their season average of 0.244) and a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 13.2). For those same stats, North Texas put up marks of 0.203 and 15.6, respectively. Meanwhile, Wichita State dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 32.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.532 (above their season average of 0.481). Oklahoma State recorded marks of 26.3 and 0.413, respectively, for those same stats. Wichita State’s Jamarius Burton had a good game, recording seven points, 11 assists and eight rebounds. Kristian Doolittle fueled Oklahoma with 28 points and seven rebounds.

The Sooners won the sole game between these two teams last season, 80-48. Oklahoma made 10 of their 25 three pointers (40.0 percent), while Wichita State was just 5-27 (18.5 percent).

Wichita State could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Wichita State ranks 23rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Oklahoma has forced the 66th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent).

Oklahoma vs. Wichita State ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Wichita State ranks 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Oklahoma ranks 245th (25.9).
  • The Shockers rank 49th in steals per game (5.3) while the Sooners rank 140th (6.1).
  • Wichita State blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 43rd in the country. Oklahoma ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Shockers rank 27th in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Sooners rank 199th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
  • Wichita State ranks 26th in assists per game (14.0) while Oklahoma ranks 161st (12.5).