In this article, we will formulate a Florida vs Oklahoma Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 18th, at the O’Connell Center. Let’s take a look at a Florida Gators vs Oklahoma Sooners pick.
Oklahoma Fell Short
Oklahoma faced off against LSU in the last game and they scored 79 points, while the defense 82 points, and that led to the defeat. In the second half, they were outscored 53-44 and that was the difference as they were knocked off. Oklahoma shot 41.7 percent from the field but only 16.7 percent from behind the three-point line. In this game, they need to try and find more success from deep. Two games ago against Missouri, they really struggled, and they ended up losing 82-58.
Oklahoma currently sits with a 16-8 record overall and they have gone 11-13 against the spread. Away from home this season they have gone 1-5 straight up. Oklahoma overall is averaging 77.7 points while their defense is giving up 72.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 88th in the league while the defense is ranked 207th. Jalon Moore is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 49.8 percent from the field.
Florida is For Real
Florida is for real and they have won four straight games. Two games ago against Mississippi State, they lost 81-68, and in the last game against South Carolina, they lost 88-67. In the second half against South Carolina, they scored 51 points, and they are going to need the offense to put on a show again here. Florida shot 60.4 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. Denzel Aberdeen had a strong game putting up 22 points, three assists, and two rebounds.
Florida has a 21-3 record overall and has gone 17-7 against the spread. Its offense is averaging 83.8 points, while its defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league, while the defense is ranked 43rd. Walter Clayton Jr. has been the top player, averaging 17.2 points while shooting 45 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why Florida Will Beat Oklahoma
- Florida has won 20 of its last 21 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
- Oklahoma has lost 13 of its last 14 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida has won the first half in 18 of its last 20 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Oklahoma’s last 14 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Twenty-five of Florida’s last 30 night games against the Southeastern Conference at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
Florida vs Oklahoma Prediction
Florida is going to put on a show here. Florida is an elite offensive team this season, averaging 83.8 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Oklahoma had issues shooting from deep in the last game, and it’s going to be much of the same here. Florida is going to get out to a fast start and they are going to end up cruising here. Back Florida against the spread.