Despite being one of the best teams in the nation, the Oklahoma Sooners have been a money pit for bettors as they have gone just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. Those 10 games have seen the Sooners post an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game, but have faced an average closing spread of -7.5. Oklahoma has a Big 12 battle on their hands Saturday when they visit the Baylor Bears.
- Five of Oklahoma’s six Big 12 games have been decided by five points or less.
- The OVER is 4-2 in Baylor’s past six games..
- Oklahoma is 6-2 ATS in their past eight games against Baylor.
Buddy Hield is having a phenomenal season, but he has somehow played even better against Big 12 opponents. The senior has averaged 28.2 points and 6.3 rebounds in seven conference games this season with the Sooners going 4-2 SU in that span.
Baylor is on a bit of a run as they have won five straight games while going 4-1 ATS for bettors. Ball movement is the key to success for Baylor as they are ranked second in the nation in assist rate, but have registered an assist on less than half of their field goals in losses.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Oklahoma Sooners in this one, their betting line was listed as -1-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Oklahoma Sooners vs Baylor Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Baylor Bears sit at 15-3 (5-7 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Oklahoma Sooners are currently 15-2 (7-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Baylor is 7-5 OU, and Oklahoma is 9-6 OU.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 61 (Baylor) and the No. 30 (Oklahoma) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Baylor's No. 34-ranked scoring average of 80.67 PPG, against a Oklahoma Sooners defense rated No. 149 and allowing 71.59 PPG. The Baylor Bears FG% has averaged 48.08% to date this season, more than the Oklahoma Sooners shooters have managed so far (46.81% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Buddy Hield scored 27 points for Oklahoma on Monday, but the Cyclones managed a 82-77 victory over the Sooners at Hilton Coliseum.
Baylor earned a 79-72 victory over Kansas State on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Taurean Prince at Ferrell Center.
- Oklahoma is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
- Oklahoma is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
- Oklahoma is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oklahoma's last 14 games on the road
- Baylor is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baylor's last 6 games
- Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma home to Texas Tech, Tuesday, January 26th
Baylor at Oklahoma State, Wednesday, January 27th
