Oklahoma Sooners
Basketball Lenovo Center Fri 21 Mar 20:25
UConn Huskies
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Side With UConn Against the Spread

No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners (20-13, 7-13 SEC) play No. 8 UConn Huskies (23-10, 15-7 Big East) in this West Region first round matchup at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The best betting angle could be UConn against the spread. You can land -105 that the market leaders are able to cover the -5.5 line and they are more than capable when playing Oklahoma.

Two Teams Defeated in Last Game

Oklahoma Sooners were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 85-84 reverse against Kentucky Wildcats.

UConn Huskies were beaten last game and this was on the road. Creighton Bluejays claimed a 71-62 win.

Oklahoma vs UConn Prediction & Picks

We’re confident of backing UConn to cover the -5.5 spread in this college game. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -105.

Our college basketball handicappers study the latest form, while injuries can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Oklahoma vs UConn stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by UConn in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by UConn in 6 of their last 10 games.

UConn -5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Liam McNeeley Over 15.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Liam McNeeley (UConn) can be backed to score Over 15.5 points at -108. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.

Latest Liam McNeeley Player Prop Odds

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Solo Ball Over 4.5 Rebounds -103 BetMGM logo

Solo Ball (UConn) can be backed to total Over 4.5 rebounds at -103. We’re confident that he can oblige with an Overs bet considering the generous line that’s on offer.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread UConn -5.5
Totals Over 147.5
Player Points Liam McNeeley Over 15.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes UConn -5.5 on the spread, along with Over 147.5 and Liam McNeeley (UConn) to score Over 15.5 points.

There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oklahoma Oklahoma logo 72 - 81 UConn logo UConn

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Huskies to enjoy a 81-72 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

Oklahoma vs UConn Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make UConn Likelier Winners

UConn have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability due to their -256 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Oklahoma are trading at +205.

There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 146.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 146.5, the odds are -118.

Those wanting to back Connecticut to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of -175 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back Oklahoma, then odds of +125 can be found.

The good news is that you can access a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Jeremiah Fears Favorite to Get Most Points

Jeremiah Fears is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get +110 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -143 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Hassan Diarra (UConn)
Over 5.5
+106
Under 5.5
-137
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Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma)
Over 3.5
-130
Under 3.5
-100
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Alex Karaban (UConn)
Over 2.5
+104
Under 2.5
-135
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Liam McNeeley (UConn)
Over 1.5
-196
Under 1.5
+148
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Player Rebounds
Alex Karaban (UConn)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Liam McNeeley (UConn)
Over 5.5
+105
Under 5.5
-135
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Jalon Moore (Oklahoma)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-125
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Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma)
Over 4.5
+115
Under 4.5
-149
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Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
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  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
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