Oklahoma vs Michigan Picks and Prediction – 12/19/2024

On Wednesday, the 14th ranked Oklahoma Sooners (10-0) face off against the 24th ranked Michigan Wolverines (8-2) in the Jumpman Invitational at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Michigan comes into this matchup ranked 24th in the latest AP Poll and on a one-game losing streak, but has won four of their last five games. In a closely contested game that ended with an 89-87 defeat against Arkansas, Vladislav Goldin stood out for the Wolverines by tallying an impressive 17 points. This season, Goldin has been Michigan's top scorer, boasting an average of 12.5 points per game. Not far behind him are Roddy Gayle Jr. and Danny Wolf, both contributing significantly to the team's offense with an average of 12.3 points each per game. Danny Wolf is also making a notable impact on defense, leading the team in rebounds with an average of 9.9 per game. When it comes to setting up plays, Tre Donaldson is the Wolverines' key player, managing an average of 3.9 assists per game. Over the past five games, Michigan has averaged 78.4 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities. The team is eager to turn their recent narrow loss to Arkansas into a source of inspiration as they aim to secure more victories. Currently, the Wolverines maintain a strong overall scoring average of 80.5 points per game throughout the season.

Oklahoma enters this game ranked 14th in the latest AP Poll and have won all of their first ten games of the season. In their recent 80-65 victory against Oklahoma State, Sam Godwin stood out by scoring 20 points for the Oklahoma Sooners. This season, the team's top scorer has been Jalon Moore, who has been consistently impressive, achieving an average of 17.5 points per game. Not far behind in the scoring department is Jeremiah Fears, who maintains an average of 16.7 points per game. Godwin also excels in rebounding, leading the team with an average of 7.1 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Fears shows his playmaking abilities by being the team's top assist provider, with an average of 4.7 assists. Over their last five matchups, the Sooners have managed to score an average of 80.2 points per game, showcasing their offensive strength. As they prepare to confront the formidable Wolverines in Charlotte, Oklahoma aims to keep their undefeated streak intact. Throughout the season, the Sooners have been averaging 81.5 points per game, highlighting their offensive prowess.

Oklahoma and Michigan are set to clash at a neutral site in Charlotte, with both teams posting identical average points per game in such locations. Oklahoma has triumphed in all four of their neutral-site games to date, whereas Michigan has managed a 2-2 record in similar matchups. Michigan is eager to bounce back from a narrow two-point upset loss to Arkansas and is determined to turn that setback into motivation for the game. On the other hand, Oklahoma aims to maintain their flawless record this season by securing another victory. Final Score Prediction, Michigan Wolverines win but fail to cover, 72-71.