Game Overview

The No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners (12-0) will host the Prairie View A&M Panthers (1-11) on December 29, 2024, at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. The Sooners are heavily favored as they aim to maintain their undefeated record. Prairie View, meanwhile, has yet to secure a road win this season. 

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Team Analysis

Oklahoma Sooners

The Sooners are off to a scorching 12-0 start, led by guard Jared Fears, who averages 18.0 points, 4.7 assists, and shoots 49.3% from the field. Oklahoma’s offense is efficient, scoring 82.6 points per game on 47.9% shooting. Their defense has been equally strong, limiting opponents to just 67.6 points per game.

Oklahoma's rebounding edge is clear with forward Sam Godwin, who averages 7.1 rebounds per game. Their ability to dominate the boards and execute in transition makes them a formidable opponent against an overmatched Prairie View team.

Prairie View A&M Panthers

The Panthers are struggling mightily at 1-11, with their only win coming against a subpar opponent. Guard Nathaniel Anderson is their lone bright spot, averaging 18.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. However, Prairie View’s defense has been a disaster, allowing 94.2 points per game while opponents shoot 50.1% from the field.

On offense, the Panthers average just 43.8% shooting and heavily rely on Anderson. Their lack of depth and inability to compete on the boards (27.9 rebounds per game) will likely lead to a blowout against the Sooners.

Recent Performance

Oklahoma Sooners

• 12/22/24: Defeated Central Arkansas 89-66
• 12/18/24: Defeated Michigan 87-86
• 12/14/24: Defeated Oklahoma State 80-65
• 12/7/24: Defeated Alcorn State 94-78
• 12/3/24: Defeated Georgia Tech 76-61

Prairie View A&M Panthers

• 12/22/24: Lost to Rice 64-46
• 12/17/24: Lost to UCLA 111-75
• 12/14/24: Lost to Loyola Marymount 76-75
• 12/8/24: Lost to Mississippi State 91-84
• 12/6/24: Lost to UAB 95-66

Head-to-Head Matchup

This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Oklahoma has a significant talent and depth advantage, making this a lopsided matchup on paper.

Betting Trends

• The Sooners are 9-3 ATS this season.
• Oklahoma has covered the spread in four of their last five home games.
• Prairie View is 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games.
• Five of Oklahoma’s last seven games have hit the over.
• Prairie View has allowed over 90 points in five of their last six games.

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