Oklahoma vs Arizona 11/28/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Oklahoma Sooners come into Thursday undefeated through five games played following their victory against Providence on Wednesday. Offensively Oklahoma has been solid this season averaging 83.8 points on 48.2% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Sooners have been top tier holding opponents to just 59.3 points per game overall. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

Oklahoma was lights out offensively against Providence scoring 79 points including 47 in the second-half on 51% shooting from the floor. Oklahoma also knocked down 7 triples and made 22 free throws in the victory. Kobe Elvis carried the load for Oklahoma in their last outing with 26 points on 14 shots and 14 minutes. Jeremiah Fears was second on the team with 20 points on eight shots in 31 minutes of action. The other three Oklahoma starters combined to score 13 total points on 14 shots in the game.

The Arizona Wildcats come into Thursday with three wins and two losses on the year following a blowout victory on Wednesday. Offensively Arizona has done the job this season averaging 84.5 points per game on 44.4% shooting scored more than 100 in their last outing. Defensively Arizona has been top tier as well holding opponents to just 70 points per game overall.

Offensively Arizona rolled last game out scoring 104 points on 56.5% shooting and 50% from beyond the arc. The Wildcats pulled in 47 rebounds including 12 on the offensive side. Caleb Love led Arizona in their last game with 20 points on 13 shots in 28 minutes. Trey Townsend was second on the team with 17 points on 11 shots, while Tobe Awaka chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds is the third starter in double figures. Anthony Dell’Orso ed the way off the Arizona bench with 21 points on 11 shots in 18 minutes.

Oklahoma is playing the better basketball in this matchup coming into Thursday, and will continue to ride that wave. The Sooners have a potent offense and an elite defense that will stifle the Wildcats. Take Oklahoma to remain undefeated Thursday as they get the win and cover in the Bahamas against Arizona. Final Score Prediction, Oklahoma Sooners win and cover 83-73.