Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Oklahoma Sooners Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgia Tech vs Oklahoma NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Norman.

Georgia Tech vs Oklahoma Prediction

The Yellow Jackets and Sooners are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Sooners will host the game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151 points, with Oklahoma being favored by -10.5 over Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech vs. Oklahoma Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Oklahoma Sooners
  • Where: Norman at Lloyd Noble Center
  • Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
  • Betting Odds OKL -10.5, GTECH +419 | OKL -605 O/U 151

Yellow Jackets Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Georgia Tech improved to 7-0 on the season with an 87-68 win over Central Arkansas on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets were -21.5 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, just over the 152.5 O/U line.

Tech led 49-38 at halftime and outscored the Bears 38-30 in the 2nd half to secure the win.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and hitting 40.6% of their threes, with 13 made triples. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws (16/20). The Yellow Jackets also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists.

Lance Terry led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. Layne Taylor added 20 points, also making 5 threes, despite shooting just 33.3% overall. Naithan George contributed 11 assists and 16 points, while Jaeden Mustaf chipped in 18 points on 62.5% shooting.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Georgia Tech's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Yellow Jackets allowed 29 made field goals on 61 attempts.

Defensively, Georgia Tech allowed 13 three-pointers on 32 attempts, with opponents shooting 40% from beyond the arc. They also sent opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 80%.

Sooners Preview: Can Oklahoma Pull Off a Home Win?

Oklahoma improved to 7-0 on the season with a 69-64 win over Louisville on Friday. The Sooners were +3 underdogs going into the game, but not only did they pull off the win, they also covered the spread. The combined points of 133 fell short of the O/U line of 149.5.

Oklahoma led 39-32 at halftime and managed to hold on for the win, despite being outscored 32-30 in the second half. Their defense played a key role in keeping the game under the expected point total.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma's offense put up 69 points in their latest game, shooting 47.7% from the field and hitting 47.1% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.8%, and they connected on 76% of their free throws, going 19 for 25.

Jalon Moore led the way with 24 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 66.7% from three. Chucky Hepburn and J'Vonne Hadley each added 12 points, with Hepburn also contributing 4 assists and 8 rebounds. Oklahoma finished with 14 assists and just 4 offensive rebounds in the game.

Sooners Team Defense

Oklahoma's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 27 shooting, or 48%.

From three-point range, Oklahoma's opponents hit 8 of 17 shots, good for 47%. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 19, which is 76%. Oklahoma limited them to 4 offensive rebounds.

Yellow Jackets vs Sooners Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last three home games, Oklahoma has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 77 points per game.
  • As the betting underdog, the Yellow Jackets have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Georgia Tech posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
  • Although the Sooners have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.

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