Oklahoma vs Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:24 AM
  • Cincinnati (8-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Oklahoma (10-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Oklahoma / Cincinnati TV channel: ESPN+

The Oklahoma Sooners (10-7) visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (8-9) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.

Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Oklahoma vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Oklahoma vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Oklahoma+3.5 -110O 141.5 -110+140
Cincinnati -3.5 -110U 141.5 -110-165

Oklahoma vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Oklahoma vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Oklahoma will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Oklahoma has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+2.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+9.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+2.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 21 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)

Oklahoma Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oklahoma has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.15 Units / 12.54% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.25 Units / 1.34% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.13% ROI

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.45 Units / 5.76% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

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 averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (194 turnovers/18 games) in half court possessions last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.7

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

Oklahoma had a TS% of 50% in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (559 assists/ 383 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cincinnati is shooting 67% from the free throw line (216/322) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Cincinnati has a 27% free throw rate (914 free throw attempts/3,380 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Cincinnati has averaged 77.9 points per game (4,127 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

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 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 51% on catch and shoot opportunities (87/171) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 48% (160/331) in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26.6

Cincinnati has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,417 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Cincinnati has averaged 6.4 steals per game (108 steals/17 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Cincinnati has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (3,624 points/3,142 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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