In this article we will formulate a Georgia vs Oklahoma prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 12th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 20-11 (8-10) this year after they defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 79-68 in their last game. Georgia was tied at 39 at halftime, but they outscored Vanderbilt 40-29 in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 44.9% from the field, 44.4% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Asa Newell led Georgia with 15 points and four rebounds, while Silas Demary Jr. added 15 points and two rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bulldogs defeated South Carolina by a score of 73-64 and Texas by a score of 83-67. Georgia has won four games in a row and they finished tied for ninth in the SEC standings with an 8-10 record. Georgia has scored 75.6 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points against per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Asa Newell is averaging 15.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game, while Silas Demary Jr. is averaging 13.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Georgia is shooting 46.4% from the field, 72.1% on free throws, and 33.4% on three pointers this season.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners are 19-12 (6-12) this season after they defeated Texas by a score of 76-72 in their last game. Oklahoma was tied at 37 at halftime and they scored 39 points in the second half to escape with the huge win. The Sooners shot 39.7% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Brycen Goodine led Oklahoma with 14 points and four rebounds, while Jeremiah Fears added 13 points and four assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Sooners defeated Missouri by a score of 96-84, but did lose to Ole Miss by a score of 87-84 before that. Oklahoma has won three of their last five games and they finished tied for 13th in the SEC standings with a 6-12 record. Oklahoma has scored 78.6 points per game and they have allowed 74.5 points against per game, while also averaging 32.2 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Jeremiah Fears is averaging 16.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while Jalon Moore is averaging 16.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game this year. Oklahoma is shooting 47.1% from the field, 79.7% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this season.
Why Georgia will beat Oklahoma
- Georgia has won 16 of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma has lost eight of its last 10 Conference Tournament games.
- Georgia has won the first half in each of its last 13 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Georgia’s last 12 Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Nine of Oklahoma’s last 10 Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.3).
- Georgia ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.3%).
- Oklahoma ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.7%).
- Oklahoma ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.6).
Georgia vs Oklahoma Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, so this is a huge game for both sides. Georgia has won four games in a row and they have scored at least 79 points in three of those wins. The Bulldogs are shooting 46.4% from the field this year and their defense has been very strong recently, as they have allowed 68 points or fewer in three straight. Oklahoma has won two games in a row, but they have not been as strong defensively, as they have allowed at least 83 points in four of their last five games. Georgia did win the first meeting with Oklahoma by a score of 72-62 and I think their defense will be the difference here. Take the Bulldogs to cover.