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Oklahoma
Sooners
18 - 13
Rhode Island
Rams
25 - 7
March 15, 2018, 12:15 PM EDT
 | PPG Paints Arena

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Oklahoma
Sooners
18 - 13
Rhode Island
Rams
25 - 7
March 15, 2018, 12:15 PM EDT
 | PPG Paints Arena

  • The Oklahoma Sooners look to reverse a 2-8 straight-up slide as they take on the Rhode Island Rams on Thursday afternoon in a first-round matchup at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The Sooners made an early exit from the Big 12 tournament with last Wednesday’s 71-60 loss to Oklahoma State as 1.5-point favorites, while the Rams try to bounce back from a 58-57 loss to Davidson as 2.5-point chalk in the Atlantic 10 final.

    Shark Bites
    • The total has gone UNDER in five of Rhode Island’s last six games.
    • Rhode Island is 4-0 ATS in its last four games after consecutive ATS losses.
    • Oklahoma is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games.

    No. 10 Oklahoma has struggled since Sportsbook the season on a 14-2 run, failing to win consecutive outings during a subsequent 4-11 SU slide, and has seen the UNDER prevail in 12 of its past 17 games in the month of March.

    The No. 7 Rams have also struggled down the stretch, going 4-4 SU and covering just twice in their past eight outings, but own an impressive 7-1 SU record in their past eight games immediately following a loss.

    Rhode Island has also performed well in previous Sportsbook-round contests at the NCAA Tournament, going 4-2 SU in its past six, including an 84-72 win over Creighton as 2-point chalk last year, but faces a Sooners squad that is 9-1 SU in 10 dates with A-10 opponents.

    Oklahoma Sooners vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The Rhode Island Rams bring a 25-7 record (15-15 ATS) to this tilt against the 18-13 Sooners, who are 11-20 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Rhode Island go 15-15 so far and the Oklahoma Sooners go 18-13.

    The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 175-rated Oklahoma Sooners taking on the No. 18-rated Rhode Island Rams in this contest.

    Statistical Matchup

    In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Rhode Island's No. 174-rated squad against Oklahoma's No. 36-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Rhode Island rates No. 199 in the country with 6.81 per game, while their foes tonight, the Oklahoma Sooners rank No. 28 nationally with 9.55 per match.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    Oklahoma got 22 points from Trae Young but lost anyway, 71-60, to Oklahoma State on Wednesday at Sprint Center.

    Rhode Island got 20 points from E.C. Matthews but lost anyway, 58-57, to Davidson on Sunday at Capitol One Arena.

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Odds

Thursday, March 15 Thu Mar 15

Opening
Current
Oklahoma
vsFinal
Rhode Island
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
+2
-107
+110
o160
-110
-2
-107
-130
u160
-110
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
+1.5
-105
+112
o158
-110
-1.5
-115
-132
u158
-110
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

67.90
 Total Score
66.00
45.84
 Field Goal %
39.43
35.23
 Three Point %
30.38
73.02
 Free Throw %
74.43
32.90
 Total Rebounds
37.03
67.90
 Total Score
66.00
45.84
 Field Goal %
39.43
73.02
 Free Throw %
74.43
35.23
 Three Point %
30.38
19.87
 Three's Attempts
17.84
7.00
 Three's Made
5.42
7.26
 Offensive
11.71
25.65
 Defensive
25.32
32.90
 Total Rebounds
37.03
12.97
 Assists
11.19
16.23
 Fouls
17.97
13.39
 Turnovers
14.10
5.65
 Steals
6.42

Head To Head

OKLA
 Stat Type RHODEI
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Half Time Score
-
0.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
0.00%
-
 Rebounds
-
0/0
 3 Point Shots
0/0
0.00
 Steals
0.00
OKLA
 Stat Type RHODEI
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Half Time Score
-
0.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
0.00%
-
 Rebounds
-
0/0
 3 Point Shots
0/0
0.00
 Steals
0.00

Team Records

OKLA
 Record RHODEI
18-13
 All
25-7
13-2
 Home
15-1
2-9
 Away
7-4
3-2
 Neutral Site
3-2
15-8
 As Fav
22-3
2-5
 As Dog
1-4
11-20
 ATS
15-15
8-7
 ATS Home
9-5
2-9
 ATS Away
4-7
1-4
 ATS Neutral
2-3
17-13
 O/U
15-15
9-6
 O/U Home
5-9
5-6
 O/U Away
8-3
4-1
 O/U Neutral
2-3
OKLA
 Record RHODEI
8-11
 All
17-4
7-2
 Home
8-1
1-8
 Away
7-2
0-1
 Neutral Site
2-1
7-6
 As Fav
17-3
1-5
 As Dog
0-1
6-13
 ATS
11-10
5-4
 ATS Home
6-3
1-8
 ATS Away
4-5
0-0
 ATS Neutral
0-0
8-11
 O/U
11-10
4-5
 O/U Home
3-6
4-5
 O/U Away
7-2
0-0
 O/U Neutral
0-0
OKLA
 Record RHODEI
2-8
 All
6-4
2-2
 Home
3-1
0-5
 Away
1-2
0-1
 Neutral Site
2-1
2-4
 As Fav
6-3
0-4
 As Dog
0-1
2-8
 ATS
4-6
2-2
 ATS Home
3-1
0-5
 ATS Away
0-3
0-1
 ATS Neutral
1-2
4-6
 O/U
4-6
1-3
 O/U Home
1-3
3-2
 O/U Away
2-1
0-1
 O/U Neutral
1-2

Trends

  • Oklahoma are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Oklahoma's last 18 games.
  • Oklahoma are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games.
  • Oklahoma are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Atlantic 10 conference.
  • Oklahoma are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games played in March.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oklahoma's last 16 games played on a Thursday.
  • Oklahoma are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing as the underdog.
  • Rhode Island are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rhode Island's last 6 games.
  • Rhode Island are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games.
  • Rhode Island are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
  • Rhode Island are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games played in March.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rhode Island's last 5 games when playing as the favourite.
  • Rhode Island are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games played on a Thursday when playing at home.

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
Yaya KeitaFIs out for season, Shin
Bijan CortesGIs out indefinitely, Personal
Name Position Inj Desc
Josaphat BilauFIs out for season, Knee
Jeremy FoumenaCIs out for season, Redshirt

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Mar 7, 2018OKST60-71L-1.5159.50L/U37.9358.339
Mar 2, 2018IOWAS81-60W-10.5166.50W/U40.2880.007
Feb 27, 2018BAYLR64-87L+4154L/U37.7057.146
Feb 24, 2018KANST86-77W-5.5156.50W/O52.7368.0011
Feb 19, 2018KANSA74-104L+8.5165.50L/O46.1569.235
Feb 17, 2018TEXAS66-77L-6.5155L/U30.7781.828
Feb 13, 2018TEXTK78-88L+7152L/O46.4376.007
Feb 10, 2018IOWAS80-88L-6161.50L/O42.8690.916
Feb 5, 2018W.VA73-75L-3.5167L/U44.6489.476
Feb 3, 2018TEXAS74-79L+3153.50L/U51.6163.643
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Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Mar 11, 2018DAVID57-58L-2.5138.50L/U38.4652.948
Mar 10, 2018STJOE90-87W-8.5141L/O43.4872.7314
Mar 9, 2018VACOM76-67W-8147.50W/U43.5557.8911
Mar 2, 2018DAVID61-63L+1.5144.50L/U40.3245.456
Feb 27, 2018STJOE48-78L-13.5147.50L/U28.1250.003
Feb 23, 2018DAYTN81-56W-10.5144W/U54.1066.677
Feb 20, 2018LASAL95-93W-7146.50L/O49.3264.523
Feb 16, 2018STBON74-77L-2.5150.50L/O45.4575.009
Feb 13, 2018RICHM85-67W-13.5145W/O50.7583.337
Feb 9, 2018DAVID72-59W-5.5143.50W/U49.0988.8910
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