Central Arkansas Bears vs Oklahoma Sooners Matchup

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

Central Arkansas vs Oklahoma Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bears and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Oklahoma being favored by -28.5 over Central Arkansas.

Central Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Arkansas Bears at Oklahoma Sooners
Where: Norman at Lloyd Noble Center
Date: Sunday, December 22nd
Betting Odds OKL -28.5, CARK +3050 | OKL -11500 O/U 146.5

Bears Preview: Can Central Arkansas Pull Off a Road Win?

Central Arkansas picked up their second win of the season on Monday, edging out The Citadel 73-71 at home. The Bears were favored by 4.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.

Central Arkansas led 47-42 at halftime but managed only 26 points in the second half while allowing 29. Despite the narrow win, the Bears will look to build on this victory as they move forward in the season.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Central Arkansas put up 73 points in their latest game, shooting 38.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They hit 10 of 32 threes, shooting 31.2% from beyond the arc, while connecting on 45.7% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 11 of 13 for 84.6%.

Paxton Davidson led the way with 23 points, hitting 7 threes at a 58.3% clip. Layne Taylor added 21 points, though he shot just 3 of 10 from deep. Elias Cato contributed 19 points, and Colby McAllister knocked down 5 threes, finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds.

Bears Team Defense

Central Arkansas held their opponent to 71 points on 38% shooting from the field. They gave up 16 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Central Arkansas allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 84%. The Bears gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Sooners Preview: Can Oklahoma Pull Off a Home Win?

Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games

Oklahoma improved to 11-0 with a thrilling 87-86 win over Michigan on Wednesday. The Sooners, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 173, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.

Oklahoma trailed 43-38 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Their strong 2nd half performance was key to the victory.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.9%. They hit 48% from three-point range, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and were nearly automatic from the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 for 87.5%.

Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from deep. Vladislav Goldin was a force inside, scoring 26 points on 83.3% shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Danny Wolf also recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 boards.

Sooners Team Defense

Oklahoma's defense struggled, giving up 86 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They conceded 15 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Sooners allowed 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 87%. Oklahoma gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Bears vs Sooners Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Central Arkansas has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
Across their ten previous home games, Oklahoma has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 71 points per game.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bears have a strong record vs the spread going 5-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Sooners have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.