Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

The Panthers and Sooners are set to face off at 2:00 ET on SEC. The Sooners will host the game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 161.5 points, with Oklahoma being favored by -28.5 over Prairie View A&M.

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +28.5

This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Sooners.
• Even though we have Oklahoma winning straight-up, we like Prairie View A&M at +28.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will the Panthers Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Prairie View A&M Panthers Recent Game/Games

The Panthers fell to 0-11 on the season after a 64-46 loss to Rice on Sunday. Prairie View A&M, who were +14 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 110 were well below the O/U line of 155.5.

Prairie View A&M led 27-23 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 19 points while allowing 41.

Prairie View A&M struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 46 points with a field goal percentage of 29.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 33.3%. They shot 35.5% from two-point range and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 20 three-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was also subpar, connecting on 63.2% of their 19 attempts.

Nick Anderson led the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 42.9% from the field. Andrew Akuchie contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Trae Broadnax added 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Tanahj Pettway went 3 for 9 from three-point range, finishing with 12 points.

Prairie View A&M’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field on 26/59 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 22/43 shooting for 51%.

From three-point range, Prairie View A&M held their opponents to 4/16 shooting, or 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made just 8, for 42%.

Can Oklahoma Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Oklahoma improved to 12-0 on the season with an 89-66 win over Central Arkansas on Sunday. The Sooners were -26.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 155, going over the O/U line of 147.5.

Oklahoma led 46-39 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 43 of their own.

Oklahoma put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They hit 59% of their two-point attempts and 34.5% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-29 from three. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 13 of 14 attempts for a 92.9% success rate.

Duke Miles led the way with 29 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 50% from three, connecting on 4 of 8 attempts. He also contributed 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Jeremiah Fears added 19 points and 5 assists, while Jalon Moore chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds.

Oklahoma’s defense allowed 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field on 33 of 68 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 23 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Oklahoma’s opponents hit 10 of 29 shots, shooting 34%. The opposing team also went 13 of 14 from the free-throw line, a 92% rate. Oklahoma allowed 10 offensive rebounds.