The Oklahoma Sooners and North Carolina Tar Heels face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the Spectrum Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free North Carolina vs Oklahoma prediction.
Oklahoma Looks to Continue Perfect Start
Oklahoma comes into this game with a 10-0 record overall and they have gone 8-2 against the spread. In the last game against Green Bay, Oklahoma scored 81 points and they ended up winning 34 points. Rivaldo Soares had a strong game putting up 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Oklahoma on the season is averaging 84.4 points while their defense is giving up 61.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 29th and the defense is ranked 15th. Oklahoma has wins this season over Providence, USC, and Iowa. Otega Oweh is averaging 14.9 points while shooting 66.7 percent from the field.
North Carolina Has Lost Two Straight Games
North Carolina has lost two straight games and the defense has been a big issue. Two games ago against UConn, North Carolina was defeated 87-76 and in the last game against Kentucky they were defeated 87-83. In the last game, RJ Davis did have a strong game putting up 27 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Cormac Ryan had a strong game putting up 20 points and four rebounds. North Carolina on the season is averaging 84.9 points while their defense is giving up 75 points per game. The offense is ranked 26th,
Oklahoma vs North Carolina Betting Prediction
It’s hard to bet against Oklahoma at this point. This North Carolina team has some issues with the defense and in the last game against Kentucky they gave up 87 points. Oklahoma on the season is averaging 84.4 points per game and they are going to go over that number here against this North Carolina defense. This is going to be a comfortable victory by Oklahoma. Back the Tar Heels against the spread here.