Oklahoma and Villanova will be in unfamiliar territory Monday when the college hoops heavyweights square off at Bloch Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. Both teams come into the game undefeated with the Wildcats topping Stanford and Georgia Tech, while the Sooners have beaten perennial powerhouses Memphis and Wisconsin.
- The UNDER is 4-1 in the Sooners' last 5 games vs. the Big East.
- The Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. the Big 12.
- The Sooners are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games.
Each squad has been solid so far at the betting window, as Villanova has gone 4-1-1 ATS and the Sooners 3-0-0 ATS.
The Wildcats have done a nice job sharing the ball this season, which has been a huge reason for their success. Four Villanova players are averaging double-digits in points, as Josh Hart (15.3), Ryan Arcidiacono (12.4), Kris Jenkins (12.3) and Jalen Brunson (11.1) have paved the way offensively for the ‘Cats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Oklahoma Sooners opened as 4-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Oklahoma Sooners vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Oklahoma Sooners have watched them go 5-0 and 3-0 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Villanova Wildcats are at 7-0 and 5-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Villanova Wildcats are 2-4, while the Oklahoma Sooners have a 2-1 mark.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 12-rated Oklahoma Sooners taking on the No. 1-rated Villanova Wildcats in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Villanova has the nation's No. 84-rated offensive output, at 79 PPG. The visiting Oklahoma Sooners defense ranks No. 29 allowing on average 62.6 PPG. The Wildcats FG% has averaged 45.54% so far, less than the Villanova Sooners marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.91% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Villanova is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Villanova's last 5 games
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma home to Oral Roberts, Saturday, December 12th
Villanova at La Salle, Sunday, December 13th
