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Michigan vs Oklahoma Prediction 12-18-24 College Basketball Picks

Oklahoma (10-0) vs. Michigan (8-2)
December 18, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan -3.5; Over/Under: 149
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In this article, we will formulate a Michigan vs Oklahoma Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, at the Spectrum Center.  Let’s take a look at a free pick between the Michigan Wolverines and Oklahoma Sooners. 

Michigan Fell Just Short

Michigan in the last game faced off against the Arkansas Razorbacks and they ended up losing two points. The offense score 87 points while the defense gave up 89 points. Vladislav Goldin put up 17 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Michigan is shooting 57.6 percent from the field and 44.4 percent fro behind the three point line. Michigan is averaging 80.5 points while their defense is gving up 65.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 78th in the league while the defense is ranked 57th. Goldin has been the top player averaging 1.25 points. 


What a Start for Oklahoma

It has been a perfect start for Oklahoma and they have a ton of confidence right now. In the last game against Oklahoma State, Oklahoma scored 80 points and that was enoug for the 15 point vicory. Oklahoma has a team that shot 49.2 percent from the field, while Oklahoma State shot only 39.3 percent from the field. Oklahoma is averaging 81.5 points per game while their defense is giving up 65.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 64th in the league while the defense is ranked 63rd in the league. Forward Jalon Moore is averaging 17.5 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. 

Why Oklahoma Will Beat Michigan

  • Oklahoma has won each of its last 10 games.
  • Michigan has lost each of its last three games against the Southeastern Conference at neutral venues.
  • Oklahoma has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.

Michigan vs Oklahoma Prediction

Oklahoma is going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Oklahoma on the season is averaging 61.5 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Michigan’s offense is going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and that will be teh difference here as Oklahoma is going to keep their perfect season going. Back Oklahoma against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Oklahoma +3.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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