Providence (5-0) vs Oklahoma (4-0)
November 27, 2024 at 05:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Providence +2.5 — Over/Under: 135
In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma vs Providence Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 27th, at the Imperial Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Sooners’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Friars’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Oklahoma
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Providence
-Recent betting trends in games played between Oklahoma and Providence
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Sooners and Friars.
Can Providence Make a Statement?
Providence has had a perfect start to the season but this is the first quality team they have played this season. In the last game against Delaware State, Providence scored 78 points and they ended up cruising to the 30-point victory. As a team Providence shot 49.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. They also held Delaware to only 14.7 percent from behind the three-point line. It was mostly a balanced attack with three different players that put up at least 12 points. Providence is averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 53.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 293rd in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd. Providence will face BYU and Rhode Island following this game.
Big Opportunity for Oklahoma
Oklahoma is in the same boat as Providence as they have had a perfect start, but they haven’t really played anyone yet this season. In the last game they faced off against Texas A&M Corpus Christi and they were able to secure the 84-56 victory. In the second half, they outscored them 46-23 to secure the victory. Jeremiah Fears had a strong game, putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Oklahoma on the season is averaging 83.8 points while their defense is giving up 59.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 53rd in the league while the defense is ranked 16th. Oklahoma will take on Georgia Tech, Alcorn State, Oklahoma State, and Michigan after this one.
Oklahoma vs Providence Prediction
Give me Providence here. On paper, these two teams are pretty even, and when that’s the case it’s best to have points in your back pocket. Providence’s defense is giving up only 53.6 points per game and they ar going to step up in a big way here. Oklahoma’s offense is going to have no answer and it’s going to be Providence that is going to find success. Back Providence against the spread here