Kentucky vs Oklahoma Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 26

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  • Kentucky is a -2.5 point favorite vs Oklahoma
  • Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
  • Kentucky / Oklahoma TV channel: SECN

The Kentucky Wildcats visit Lloyd Noble Center to take on the Oklahoma Sooners on Feb. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Norman, OK, USA.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Kentucky vs. Oklahoma Over/Under is 161.5 total points.

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Kentucky vs. Oklahoma Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kentucky-2.5 -115O 161.5 -110-160
Oklahoma +2.5 -105U 161.5 -110+135

Kentucky vs Oklahoma Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kentucky vs Oklahoma Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+4.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.62 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+5.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 21 games at home (+0.45 Units / 2% ROI)

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.45 Units / -1.51% ROI).

  • 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.8 Units / 1.04% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI

Oklahoma Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oklahoma has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.45 Units / -15.01% ROI).

  • 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.25 Units / 0.63% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.05% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.45 Units / -15.01% ROI

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (465 assists/ 289 TOs) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Oklahoma Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma averaged 6.1 turnovers per game (110 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

Oklahoma had a TS% of 51% in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Oklahoma had 110 turnovers in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Oklahoma is shooting 82% from the free throw line (303/368) in the second half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (221/754) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Kentucky has forced 8.7 turnovers per game (156 turnovers/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Kentucky has forced 10.0 turnovers per game (271 turnovers/27 games) this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Kentucky has allowed 37.3 points per game (1,007 points/27 games) in the first half this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32.9

Oklahoma Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (23/57) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Oklahoma allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (69 points/57 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 40% (23/57) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 49% (320/654) in half court possessions last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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