by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Feb 07, 2023
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Venue: Ferrell Center, Waco, TX
Where to Watch: ESPNU
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Oklahoma +9, Baylor -9; Over/Under: 140.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Oklahoma +9, Baylor -9; Over/Under: 140.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Oklahoma +9, Baylor -9; Over/Under: 140.5 points
Season Record
Oklahoma Sooners: 12-11 (2-8) (9th place, Big 12)
Baylor Bears: 17-6 (6-4) (5th place, Big 12)
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Oklahoma Sooners: 1-4 last 5
Baylor Bears: 4-1 last 5
Oklahoma Sooners vs Baylor Bears Preview and Analysis
Oklahoma is coming into this game with a 12-11 record overall and they are 1-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 2-8 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the West Virginia Mountaineers in their last game. Grant Sherfield led the team in points in that game with 16 while Joe Bamisile was next on the team with 11 points. Bijan Cortes led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Jalen Hill led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 37.3% from the field, 23.8% from 3-point range, and 54.5% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 67.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 66.3 PPG against them. Oklahoma has an ATS record of 10-12-1 this season and their O/U record is 12-11.
Baylor is coming into this game with a 17-6 record overall and they are 11-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 6-4 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a win against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last game. Jalen Bridges led the team in points in that game with 18 while Keyonte George was next on the team with 17 points. Adam Flagler led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Jalen Bridges led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 53.8% from the field, 41.7% from 3-point range, and 69.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 78.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 69 PPG against them. Baylor has an ATS record of 11-11-1 this season and their O/U record is 12-11.
Oklahoma vs Baylor Prediction
The current betting odds have Baylor listed as a 9 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Baylor enters this game as a ranked team with their 17-6 record overall and they have been doing well in the Big 12 with their 6-4 conference record. They have been a very good home team though with their 11-2 home record and they just beat Texas Tech in their last game by over 20 points so they have some momentum coming into this one. Oklahoma has been terrible this season as they are struggling to stay above .500 with their 12-11 record overall and they are only 2-8 in their conference play too making them one of the worst teams in the Big 12 right now. They have been terrible in their road games too with a 1-5 road record and they have lost 2 games in a row now ever since pulling off a big upset win over Alabama. Baylor has a really good team that has been great at home all year and they will continue to roll in this game like they did in their last one. The best way to place a bet here is on Baylor to cover the spread in this game.
Oklahoma Baylor Prediction: Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 8, 2023 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Baylor 85 Oklahoma 68.
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NCAAB Betting Trends
Oklahoma Sooners: 16-36 ATS after 3 or more consecutive overs. 12-7 OVER as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points. 25-16 OVER after one or more consecutive overs.
Baylor Bears: 29-18 ATS after a win by 10 points or more. 26-19 ATS after a game where they covered the spread. 22-12 OVER after a win by 15 points or more.
Key Injuries
Oklahoma Sooners: Y. Keita (F) out for season - Shin.
Baylor Bears: D. Grimes (G) out for season - Redshirt.
Notable Quotes
“We’ve got to do better.” - Porter Moser after his team’s loss against WVU in their last game.
“A special day. I want to thank God for just allowing Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua to heal. It’s a miracle. When the injury happened and hearing the prognosis as things came in, as a coach and someone that loves Jon and works with him, you didn’t know if he would ever walk, run, let alone play basketball.” - Scott Drew after his team’s win against Texas Tech in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Oklahoma Sooners
J. Groves
T. Groves
J. Hill
G. Sherfield
M. Uzan
Baylor Bears
J. Bridges
L. Cryer
A. Flagler
K. George
F. Thamba
Statistical Leaders
Oklahoma Sooners
PPG: G. Sherfield (16.9)
APG: G. Sherfield (3.2)
Reb/G: T. Groves (7)
Baylor Bears
PPG: K. George (17.2)
APG: A. Flagler (5)
Reb/G: J. Bridges (5.9)
Coaches:
Oklahoma Sooners: Porter Moser (2nd season)
Baylor Bears: Scott Drew (20th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
