Northwestern State Demons vs Oklahoma Sooners Matchup

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

Northwestern State vs Oklahoma Prediction

The Demons and Sooners are set to face off at 8:00 ET on SEC. The Sooners will host the game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 147 points, and Oklahoma is favored by -25.5 vs. Northwestern State.

Northwestern State vs. Oklahoma Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northwestern State Demons at Oklahoma Sooners
Where: Norman at Lloyd Noble Center
Date: Monday, November 11th
Betting Odds OKL -25.5, NWST +3500 | OKL -30000 O/U 147

Demons Preview: Do the Demons Stand a Chance on the Road?

Northwestern State faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they went on the road to take on Texas Tech. The Demons lost 86-65, but they managed to cover the spread as +35.5 point underdogs.

After trailing 42-28 at halftime, Northwestern State put up 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 151 went over the O/U line of 148.

Demons Offense Breakdown

Northwestern State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 34.1% on two-point attempts. They did find some success from beyond the arc, hitting 44.4% of their threes, but only managed to convert 59.1% of their free throws.

JT Toppin was a standout performer, scoring 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting and grabbing 7 rebounds in just 22 minutes. Kevin Overton added 19 points, though he shot just 16.7% from three-point range, while Jon Sanders II contributed 18 points, hitting 2-of-3 from deep.

Demons Team Defense

Northwestern State's defense struggled in this one, giving up 86 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Northwestern State's defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 22 free throws, a 75% success rate. The Demons also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Sooners Preview: Will the Sooners Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

The Sooners opened their season with a dominant 93-60 win over Lindenwood on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, Oklahoma entered the game as heavy favorites, with a -27.5 point spread, and they covered it comfortably. The total points for the game were 153, surpassing the O/U line of 140.

Oklahoma led 43-29 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Lindenwood 50-31.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

The Sooners put up 93 points in their latest game, shooting 52.3% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.1%, thanks in part to their 64.5% shooting on two-point attempts.

Jalon Moore led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Duke Miles connected on 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 14 points and 6 assists. Sam Godwin added 11 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, shooting 5 of 6 from the field.

Sooners Team Defense

Oklahoma's defense gave up 60 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 64% shooting, with 20 made two-point shots on 31 attempts.

From three-point range, Oklahoma's opponent went 14/34, shooting 41%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11, shooting 64%. Oklahoma allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Demons vs Sooners Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Northwestern State has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 74 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 5-0.
In their last ten games at home, the Sooners have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 68 points per game in these contests.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Demons have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Sooners have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.