Oklahoma vs Providence Picks and Prediction – 11/27/2024

The Oklahoma Sooners will face the Providence Friars on November 27, 2024, at the Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas, as part of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. Both teams are undefeated entering this matchup, with Oklahoma at 4-0 and Providence at 5-0. Tip-off is set for 10:00 PM ET on ESPN2, making this a pivotal early-season test for two teams eager to build their NCAA Tournament résumés​. Get in on all the basketball action with our free NCAAB picks.

Oklahoma has been dominant in their early games, led by forward Jalon Moore, who is averaging 18.8 points and 6 rebounds per game. The Sooners have excelled on both ends, scoring 83 points per game while limiting opponents to 58.5 points—a testament to their suffocating defense. Complementing Moore, Sam Godwin has been a force on the boards with 11 rebounds per game.

Providence counters with guard Bensley Joseph, who is putting up 12 points and contributing 3 rebounds per game. The Friars have relied on their stingy defense, allowing just 52 points per game, the lowest among the tournament teams. Providence has had a weak schedule thus far, and a narrow win over Central Connecticut raises some concerns for the validity of this team.

This game will likely come down to which team can impose its will defensively while maintaining scoring consistency. Providence’s depth and discipline could frustrate Oklahoma’s offensive stars, but the Sooners’ recent defensive dominance might be enough to keep the Friars at bay. Expect a low-scoring and tightly contested game. Final Score Prediction, Oklahoma’s ability to win on the glass could tip the scales, leading to a narrow victory, likely around 68-60.