Michigan Wolverines vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24
Planning on watching today’s Wolverines and Sooners game? Catch the action at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. Michigan is the -2.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Oklahoma. The over/under for the game is set at 151.5 points.
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners +2.5
This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Sooners.
- Not only will Oklahoma pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will Michigan Make it Happen on the Road?
Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games
The Wolverines fell to 8-2 on the season after a narrow 89-87 home loss to Arkansas on Tuesday. Michigan, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 176 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.
Michigan led 49-45 at halftime but were outscored 44-38 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games moving forward.
In their last game, Michigan’s offense put up 87 points, shooting 57.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 64.4%. They connected on 44.4% of their threes, hitting 8 of 18 attempts, and were strong inside, making 63.4% of their two-point shots.
Boogie Fland led the team with 20 points and 7 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field. Vladislav Goldin was efficient, shooting 77.8% and grabbing 9 rebounds, while Danny Wolf contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Michigan’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 made field goals on 59 attempts.
Inside the arc, Michigan’s defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% clip. The opposing team also went 11/18 from the free-throw line.
No Pressure for Oklahoma as Home Dogs
Oklahoma improved to 10-0 on the season with an 80-65 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Sooners were -4.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game ended up at 145, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.
Oklahoma took control early, leading 43-26 at halftime. They scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 39 points to the Cowboys, which is something they’ll want to tighten up moving forward.
Oklahoma put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 57.9% of their two-point attempts and 34.8% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-23 from three-point range.
Sam Godwin led the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Marchelus Avery added 19 points, hitting 3-of-4 from deep, while Kobe Elvis knocked down 5-of-7 threes, finishing with 15 points.
Oklahoma’s defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (17/38). From beyond the arc, they limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting performance.
At the free-throw line, Oklahoma’s opponent shot 64%, making 16 of 25 attempts. The Sooners gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.