Michigan Wolverines vs Oklahoma Sooners Matchup

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

Michigan vs Oklahoma Prediction

The Wolverines and Sooners are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Sooners will host the game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. In this non-conference matchup, Michigan is favored by -2.5 against Oklahoma. The over/under for the game is 151.5 points.

Michigan vs. Oklahoma Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Michigan Wolverines at Oklahoma Sooners
Where: Charlotte at Spectrum Center
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds MICH -2.5, MICH -146 | OKL +119 O/U 151.5

Wolverines Preview: Does Michigan Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games

Michigan dropped to 8-2 on the season after an 89-87 home loss to Arkansas on Tuesday. The Wolverines were favored by 4.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.

Michigan led 49-45 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 44 points while scoring 38. The loss highlights the Wolverines’ need to tighten up on defense moving forward.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

Michigan's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 87 points with a 57.6% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 64.4%. They shot 63.4% from two-point range and 44.4% from three, hitting 8 of 18 attempts from deep. Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, connecting on 61.1% of their 18 attempts.

Boogie Fland led the way with 20 points and 7 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field and 28.6% from three. Vladislav Goldin was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 17 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Danny Wolf also had 9 rebounds and added 9 assists, while 7 Wolverines scored in double figures.

Wolverines Team Defense

Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 57% shooting. The Wolverines allowed 34 made field goals on 59 attempts.

Inside the arc, Michigan's defense allowed 26 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 63% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 44%.

Sooners Preview: Can the Sooners Pull the Upset at Home?

Oklahoma improved to 10-0 on the season with an 80-65 road win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Sooners, who were favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Oklahoma took control early, leading 43-26 at halftime. While they allowed 39 points in the 2nd half, they scored 37 to maintain their lead and secure the win.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 34.8% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-23 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Sooners shot 63.2%, making 12 of 19 attempts.

Sam Godwin led the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Marchelus Avery added 19 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Jeremiah Fears contributed 17 points and 5 assists. Kobe Elvis was efficient from three, making 5 of 7 attempts, finishing with 15 points.

Sooners Team Defense

Oklahoma's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 44% shooting, with the opposing team making 17 of 38 shots.

From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's defense allowed just 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 16 for 64%.

Wolverines vs Sooners Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Wolverines have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 64 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last ten home games, Oklahoma has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 71 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Sooners have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Although the Wolverines 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.