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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns

January 23, 2024



The Texas Longhorns (13-5) have a tremendous opportunity on their hands as they face the 11th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners (15-3) in Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma on Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00 PM ET in this college basketball betting prospect. The point spread shows the Sooners as slug  favorites, currently at -3.5 (-110).



Texas Longhorns Betting Preview

The Longhorns were able to find some redemption this season with their most recent win, which snapped their previous two-game losing skid. Their previous success was a 75-73 triumph over the (previously) ninth-ranked Baylor Bears.



Tyrese Hunter had 21 points and the game winning layup against the Bears recently. Their current scoring leader is Max Abmas, who is getting 17.7 points per game. He also leads in assists, with 4.4 per matchup.



The Longhornsare getting 77.2 points per game and shooting 48.4 percent from the floor, so great production offensively. They move the ball at a slightly better rate than the Sooners, with 15.7 assists per contest.



Their defense, when it is working properly, has allowed opposing teams to average 67.4 points per game. This is a solid spread in comparison to their offense. They also accumulate other key stats such as 35.5 rebounds, 4.9 blocks, and 7.0 steals a game.



Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview

The Sooners have won their last two games after previously losing their last two. In their most recent success, they defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 69-65, with Javian McCollum adding 16 points to help them win.



McCollum has been steady this season, averaging 14.9 points per game and shooting 45.2 percent from the floor. He is also making 93.0 percent of his free throws, making him a good weapon on offense.



The Sooners are averaging 79.3 points each game and are making 48.5 percent of their shots. Their ball movement has been solid with 14.3 assists a game, but will need to be better here.



Defensively, they have allowed opposing teams to get 65.1 points per game. This is a slightly better margin of error in comparison to the Longhorns. They also chime in with 38.2 rebounds, 3.6 blocks, and 6.7 steals a game.



Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

Bookmaker has the betting odds for this matchup, with the Oklahoma Sooners as 3.5-point favorites to succeed. Looking at market insights, they have a 71.3 percent probability of winning this game.

The Longhorns have been up and down all season and it is tough to determine which version of the team will show up. If the ones that defeated the Bears play, this will be a much better game. However, look for the Sooners to have consistency.

Final Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -3.5 (-110)