The No. 1 Baylor Bears (23-1, 12-0 Big 12) put their 22-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head with the Oklahoma Sooners (16-9, 6-6 Big 12) at Lloyd Noble Center. The game will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
Baylor opens as a 3.5 point favorite over Oklahoma with a total of 133.5 at Pointsbet Iowa Sportsbook.
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The last time the Bears played, they defeated the No. 14 West Virginia Mountaineers, 70-59. Baylor’s 0.571 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over West Virginia, who had a mark of 0.400. The Bears’ mark was above their season average of 0.493, while the Mountaineers’ was below their season average of 0.472. With 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Jared Butler was the game’s high scorer.
The Sooners were beaten by the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks in their last game, 87-70. Kansas’ 34.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Oklahoma, who had a mark of 23.3. The Jayhawks’ mark was above their season average of 31.7. Kristian Doolittle had a good performance for Oklahoma, leading both teams in scoring with 27 points on 8-for-20 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Brady Manek scored a game-high 21 points in the first matchup, in which the Sooners lost 61-57. Baylor’s 0.175 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Oklahoma, who had a rate of 0.100.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a significant role in this matchup. Oklahoma commits the eighth-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 15.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Baylor forces the 34th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.8 percent).
Baylor Bears at Oklahoma Sooners Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Under
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Baylor ranks 51st in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Oklahoma ranks 283rd (25.9).
The Bears rank 66th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while the Sooners rank 250th (38.1).
Oklahoma ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Baylor ranks 168th (4.8).
The Bears rank 47th in steals per game (7.8) while the Sooners rank 146th (6.2).
Baylor averages 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. Oklahoma ranks 99th in assists allowed per game (11.9).
The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, down from 13.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average).