Oklahoma Sooners vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Sooners versus the Friars? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Oklahoma is the -2.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Providence. The over/under for the game is set at 135 points.

OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Providence Friars +2.5

This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Friars.
• Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Do the Sooners Have a Shot at a Win at Nassau?

The Sooners improved to 5-0 on the season with an 84-56 win over East Texas A&M on Thursday. Oklahoma was a -25 favorite going into the game and covered the spread, while the total points of 140 fell just under the O/U line of 145.5.

After leading 38-33 at halftime, the Sooners clamped down defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own.

Oklahoma put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts, going 18-for-27, while hitting 31.2% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 32 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were 18-for-22, shooting 81.8%.

Jeremiah Fears led the way with 20 points and 5 assists, shooting 70% from the field, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts. Duke Miles added 19 points, knocking down 3 of 6 threes, and Glenn Taylor Jr. contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from long range.

Oklahoma’s defense gave up 56 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field on 28 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 66% shooting, with opponents hitting 18 of 27 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Oklahoma’s defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they made 10 of 32 attempts. The Sooners also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 81%. Oklahoma gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Will the Friars Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

Providence cruised to a 78-48 win over Delaware State on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Friars were -24 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 136.5 over/under line.

Providence led 36-23 at halftime and allowed just 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. Their strong defensive performance helped them control the game and keep Delaware State in check.

Providence’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 11 threes at a 33.3% rate, while dominating inside, connecting on 69.2% of their two-point attempts.

The Friars grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Kaseem Watson led the way with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Oswin Erhunmwunse was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 for 13 points in just 19 minutes.

Providence’s defense gave up 48 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field, hitting 29 of 59 shots. Inside the arc, the Friars allowed 18 of 26 two-point attempts to fall, a 69% success rate for their opponents.

From three-point range, Providence’s defense saw the other team make 11 of 33 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. The Friars also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 shots, good for 69%. Providence allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.