Georgia Bulldogs vs Oklahoma Sooners Matchup

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

Oklahoma vs Georgia Prediction

Planning on watching today's Sooners and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN2. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Georgia as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.

Oklahoma vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Oklahoma Sooners at Georgia Bulldogs
Where: Athens at Stegeman Coliseum
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds GA -4.5, OKL +175 | GA -215 O/U 144.5

Sooners Preview: Can the Sooners Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Oklahoma's season record dropped to 13-2 after a narrow 80-78 home loss to Texas A&M on Wednesday. The Sooners were -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the over/under line of 147.5.

Oklahoma led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The Sooners will need to tighten up defensively to bounce back in their next game.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 78 points with a field goal percentage of 54.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.6%, thanks in large part to their 58.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 24 attempts. They also connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.

The Sooners dished out 21 assists, with Zhuric Phelps and Brycen Goodine each scoring 34 points. Goodine was particularly effective from three-point range, hitting 9 of 11 attempts for an 81.8% shooting percentage, while Phelps knocked down 6 of 10 from deep, shooting 60.0% from beyond the arc.

Sooners Team Defense

Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 54% shooting. They allowed the opposition to hit 25 of 46 shots.

From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's defense allowed 14 threes on 24 attempts, a 58% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win at Home?

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Georgia improved to 13-2 on the season with an 82-69 win over Kentucky on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 151 fell just short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Georgia jumped out to a 47-34 lead by halftime and maintained that margin in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 35 points after the break.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they connected on 51.6% of their two-point shots, going 16 for 31 inside the arc.

The Bulldogs were strong from the free-throw line, making 29 of 38 attempts for a 76.3% success rate. Lamont Butler led the way with 20 points and 3 assists, shooting 57.1% overall. Asa Newell added 17 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 2 of 5 from deep, while Blue Cain contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 7 of 24 threes, shooting 29%. Georgia also sent them to the free-throw line 38 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 76%. Georgia gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Sooners vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Oklahoma has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 80 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Through their last three home contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 72. Georgia posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Sooners have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.