Oklahoma Sooners vs. Baylor Bears 2/13/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Baylor Bears 2/13/24 – The Oklahoma Sooners and Baylor Bears are set for an exciting Big 12 matchup on Tuesday that should have major implications for college basketball picks and predictions. With both teams sporting impressive 18-6 and 17-6 records respectively, this game will be critical for conference standings and postseason seeding. As the sportsbooks assess the odds, fans are looking for valuable insights into betting lines and determining which squad has the advantage.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Sooners	+6 -105	o145 -105	+225
Bears	-6 -115	u145 -115	-275

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Javian McCollum (Guard) vs. Ja’Kobe Walter (Guard)

Javian McCollum has been a steadfast contributor for the Oklahoma Sooners, posting 14.2 points and 3.4 assists per contest while directing tempo and making key plays. Although only shooting 32.4% from deep, his 93.29% free throw clip demonstrates effectiveness in crunch time. His playmaking and turnover management could prove pivotal in tournament play.

Conversely, Ja’Kobe Walter is central to the Baylor Bears’ success, outpacing McCollum with 14.3 points plus 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals. While less accurate from the field at 39%, Walter holds an edge from 3-point land. His defensive strengths match his scoring prowess. 

When these two guards confront each other, it promises to be a remarkable contest of offensive skill against strategic play. McCollum’s abilities in orchestrating plays and his precision in free throws juxtaposed with Walter’s scoring and defensive contributions are poised to influence the flow and outcome of the game significantly – it will undoubtedly be captivating to observe.

Oklahoma Sooners Strategic Overview

The Sooners’ balanced attack features a high-powered offense capable of filling it up to the tune of 77.8 points on 47.4% field goal percentage, paired with a stingy defense that generates 6.6 steals and 3.1 blocks per game. Oklahoma has shown some inconsistencies lately, with a middling 2-3 record over their past five contests against the spread. However, their overall versatility at both ends still allows them to pull out close, hard-fought victories.

Baylor Bears Performance Evaluation

On pace to lead the country in scoring, the Bears boast a blistering 83.7 points per contest on 49.2% shooting. Long range marksmanship stands as a hallmark for Baylor as well, with the team knocking down 8.8 three-pointers per game at a 40.3% success rate. Defensively they have an equally effective formula, utilizing their athleticism and length to stymie opponents, contributing 6.8 steals and 3.5 blocks a night. Much like their upcoming rivals, the Bears have been solid but unpredictable lately, holding a 3-2 overall record despite failing to cover in their previous two outings.

NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD

With betting lines still undetermined, analyzing trends and metrics is essential for informed handicapping. Based on scoring outputs and defensive prowess, an uptempo shootout could ensue as both teams are offensively gifted.

Trends

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Trends

Oklahoma are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Sooners are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Oklahoma are 4-3 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Oklahoma’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma’ 17 last games at home.

Baylor Bears Betting Trends

Baylor are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Baylor are 2-2 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Baylor are 5-4 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Baylor’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 7 of Baylor’ 13 last games at home.