| MATCHUP | UMKC Kangaroos | Oklahoma Sooners |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-9 | 7-3 |
| Spread | +29.5 -115 | -29.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +2000 | -6500 |
| Total | Over 152.5 (-108) | Under 152.5 (-112) |
| Where | Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK | |
| When | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners enter Tuesday’s contest with a 7–3 win‑loss record, including a 4–0 record at home. The Sooners have compiled wins over Oral Roberts, Alcorn State, Marquette, and Wake Forest, while losing games to Gonzaga, Nebraska and the Arizona State Sun Devils. In the Oklahoma Sooners 86–68 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons earlier this month, forward Mohamed Wague tallied 11 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal illustrating his ability to play at a high-level in the paint.The Oklahoma Sooners average 84.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting from the field and 34 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Sooners are allowing opponents 75.1 points on 42.4 percent shooting from the field per game.
Senior guard Nijel Pack leads the Oklahoma Sooners averaging 17.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 0.6 steals per game. Senior forward Tae Davis adds 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. Sophomore forward Derrion Reid provides 11 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Senior forward Mohamed Wague anchors the paint averaging 7.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.
Kansas City Roos Betting Preview
The Kansas City Roos enter Tuesday’s contest with a 2–9 record, including a 0–6 mark away from home. The Roos have compiled wins over Spurgeon and one early‑season opponent, while dropping games to Weber State, Eastern Washington, and Idaho State.The Kansas City Roos average 64.7 points per game on 40.2 percent shooting from the field and 22.5 percent shooting from three‑point range, while allowing opponents 82.4 points per game which ranks a dreadful 311th in the nation.
Junior guard CJ Evans leads the Kansas City Roos backcourt averaging 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals per contest illustrating his ability to play at a high level. Junior Jayson Petty is averaging 11.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Senior Jerome Palm provides a strong interior presence averaging 9.4 points and 7.2 rebounds a contest.
Why the Oklahoma Sooners Will Win
• Quality guard play. Senior guard Nijel Pack leads the Oklahoma Sooners averaging 17.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 0.6 steals per game• Balanced scoring. Davis, Wague, and Reid provide consistent secondary production.
• Home dominance. The Oklahoma Sooners are unbeaten at home (4-0) this season.
Why the Kansas City Roos Will Win
• Quality backcourt. CJ Evans and Jayson Petty provide scoring and playmaking.• Interior scoring. Jerome Palm provides consistent production in the paint.
• Underdog motivation. Kansas City will look to defeat a ranked opponent.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas City Roos Prediction
This matchup features the Oklahoma Sooners high powered offense against the Kansas City Roos struggling defense. I expect the Sooners to lean on Nijel Pack’s perimeter shooting and Tae Davis interior scoring to build an early lead, while Kansas City will rely on CJ Evans playmaking to keep pace.The Kansas City Roos defensive metrics are not good suggesting the team will struggle to contain Oklahoma’s balanced attack. The Roos have been vulnerable on the road, and Oklahoma’s depth and home‑court advantage should prove decisive in this one. In my view, the Oklahoma Sooners elite offense will be too much for the Kansas City Roos. I think the Sooners will utilize pressure to force turnovers, leading to transition buckets that widen the margin late in the second half. I am backing the Oklahoma Sooners to cover the 28.5 points in this game.