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Game Preview: Oklahoma Sooners vs Marquette Golden Eagles
Familiar faces and familiar settings will take center stage Friday as the Marquette Golden Eagles face off with the Oklahoma Sooners in the Bad Boy Mowers Series in Chicago. This neutral-site battle brings together two coaches with deep ties to their opponents and the Windy City.
Shaka Smart, now leading Marquette, previously went 7-5 against Oklahoma while coaching at Texas. On the other side, Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser built his reputation in Chicago during a successful decade at Loyola, including a Final Four run. Both teams are looking to gain momentum before heading into conference play.
The Sooners (4-2) come into this game on a two-game win streak. Marquette (4-3) is looking to continue building confidence after an up-and-down start.
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Odds and Key Information
Matchup: Oklahoma Sooners vs Marquette Golden Eagles
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Date/Time: Friday, November 28, 2025 – 2:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN2
Moneyline: Oklahoma -150 / Marquette +124
Spread: Oklahoma -3.5
Total (O/U): 151.5
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Oklahoma Outlook
The Oklahoma Sooners bounced back from a high-scoring loss to Nebraska with two convincing wins. Most recently, they defeated Alcorn State 72-53 as head coach Porter Moser emphasized the need for better defensive execution.
Nijel Pack continues to pace the Sooners offensively, averaging 18.5 points per game. Supporting him are Xzayvier Brown (16.0 PPG) and a healthy Jadon Jones, who returned from injury and has helped boost the rotation’s depth. The Sooners are scoring 83.2 points per game while seeking better consistency on defense.
If Oklahoma maintains its pace and continues to get stops, they’ll be tough to beat — especially with multiple scorers contributing effectively.
Marquette Outlook
The Golden Eagles have relied heavily on junior guard Chase Ross, who leads the team with 20.9 points and 4.3 assists per game. Ross is coming off a dominant 27-point outing in the team’s 85-71 win over Central Michigan.
However, Marquette’s supporting cast has struggled to step up. No other player is averaging more than 10.6 points, and head coach Shaka Smart has acknowledged the need to build team confidence and chemistry. They’ve already played once in Chicago this season, losing 100-77 to Indiana.
For Marquette to pull off the upset, they’ll need consistent defense and someone beyond Ross to have a breakout performance.
Key Matchup Table
| Category | Edge |
|---|---|
| Guard Play | Oklahoma |
| Star Scoring | Marquette (Ross) |
| Depth | Oklahoma |
| Turnovers Forced | Even |
| Neutral Court Edge | Oklahoma |
Betting Trends
- Oklahoma is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on a neutral court
- Marquette is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games vs ranked opponents
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma’s last 8 games
- Marquette is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games overall
- Oklahoma has hit the OVER in 4 of its last 5 when scoring 80+
- Marquette is 4-1 to the UNDER in neutral-site games since 2023
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Predictions
Oklahoma brings more depth, better team defense, and multiple scoring options into this matchup. While Chase Ross gives Marquette a chance to stay competitive, the Golden Eagles have struggled on neutral courts and haven’t proven they can consistently support their star.
Prediction: Oklahoma 79, Marquette 71
Spread Pick: Oklahoma -3.5
Total Pick: Over 151.5
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