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Oklahoma Sooners vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners host the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions on Tuesday night at McCasland Field House, returning to campus after a tough road loss to Gonzaga. Oklahoma looks to bounce back behind Nijel Pack and Xzayvier Brown, while UAPB continues its grueling 11-game road trip. The Sooners are heavy favorites, but the Golden Lions bring scoring threats and free throw efficiency into the matchup.
Line Movement and Odds
- Oklahoma Spread: -33.5 (-105)
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff Spread: +33.5 (-115)
- Total: 168.5
Oklahoma opened as a 33.5-point favorite, reflecting the talent gap and home-court edge. The total sits at 168.5, with the under slightly favored. See full college basketball odds for market movement.
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Oklahoma Sooners Outlook
Oklahoma is 1-1 and returns home after falling 83-68 to Gonzaga. The Sooners gave up 18 offensive rebounds and struggled when Mohamed Wague was off the floor. Nijel Pack (17.0 PPG) and Xzayvier Brown (18.5 PPG) lead a balanced scoring attack. Oklahoma averages 85.0 points per game and shoots 54.7% in effective FG%. They’ve covered the spread in their only game as favorites and will look to dominate the glass and tempo at home.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Outlook
UAPB is 0-3 and has lost by an average of 25 points. Jaquan Scott (18.0 PPG) and Quion Williams (17.0 PPG) carry the offense, with Scott dropping 27 in their latest loss to Loyola Marymount. The Golden Lions shoot 86.0% from the line (11th nationally) and average 7.0 made threes per game. Despite the tough schedule, they’ve shown flashes of resilience and covered once in their last three outings.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Oklahoma must control the boards and keep Wague out of foul trouble. If Pack and Brown stay hot, the Sooners can build an early lead. UAPB needs to hit threes and capitalize on free throws to stay within range. Their ability to slow the pace and force turnovers will be key.
Injuries / Availability
Oklahoma will be without freshman Alec Blair, who left the team to focus on baseball.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff has no reported injuries.
Environment
The game will be played at McCasland Field House, Oklahoma’s historic venue from 1928–1975. The Sooners are undefeated at home this season and will look to feed off the energy in Norman. UAPB continues its 11-game road stretch and has yet to play at home.
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Projected Final Score: Oklahoma 90, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 60
- Best Bet: Arkansas-Pine Bluff +33.5
Despite the talent gap, UAPB’s free throw shooting and three-point volume could keep the margin tighter than expected. - Total: Under 168.5
With Oklahoma controlling pace and UAPB’s scoring limitations, the projected total of 150 supports the under.
Oklahoma should cruise at home, but UAPB’s veteran scoring and shooting efficiency may help them cover the spread. Expect a controlled tempo and defensive focus from the Sooners.
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