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The Central Arkansas Bears (3-8) face the No. 15 Oklahoma Sooners (11-0) Sunday. Tip-off from the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman is set for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Central Arkansas vs. Oklahoma odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Bears snapped their 4-game losing streak with a 73-71 win over The Citadel Bulldogs Monday. They couldn’t cover as 4-point home favorites, and the Over (137.5) cashed. Central Arkansas created chaos defensively, forcing 19 turnovers. Freshman G Layne Taylor led the way, scoring 21 points while adding 5 steals, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds in the hard-fought victory.
The Sooners pulled off a thrilling 87-86 victory over the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, covering as 4-point home underdogs. G Jeremiah Fears sealed the game with a clutch 3-pointer and a foul with 11.5 seconds remaining, sinking the free throw for a 4-point play that secured the lead. Fears finished with a game-high 30 points, keeping Oklahoma’s undefeated season alive.
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Central Arkansas at Oklahoma odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 2:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Central Arkansas +3300 (bet $100 to win $3,300) | Oklahoma -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Central Arkansas +28.5 (-110) | Oklahoma -28.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Central Arkansas at Oklahoma picks and predictions
Prediction
Oklahoma 91, Central Arkansas 65
Moneyline
PASS.
The Sooners (-10000) will win Sunday afternoon, but the spread may be a bit high for them to cover. I’ll take my wager to the spread.
Against the spread
BET CENTRAL ARKANSAS +28.5 (-110).
Oklahoma’s talent on both ends should prove too much for Central Arkansas, as they’ve won 19 straight non-conference home games.
However, the Sooners have failed to cover 3 of their last 4 games as 20-plus point favorites.
Central Arkansas, meanwhile, has covered 4 of its last 6 games, including twice as a 20-plus point underdog. The Bears have also covered the last 2 meetings between these teams. With extra rest after playing Monday, the Bears may keep it closer than expected.
Over/Under
BET OVER 145.5 (-105).
These teams have met in each of the last 2 seasons, with both games going over the total.
Central Arkansas has hit the Over in 5 of its last 7 games, while Oklahoma has gone Over in 2 of its last 3.
The Sooners average 82 points per game and should thrive against a Bears defense allowing 76.8. Don’t be surprised if Oklahoma cracks 90 points for the third time this season.
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