BYU Cougars (15-5) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (16-5)
BYU Cougars vs. Oklahoma Sooners 2/6/24 – At 8:00 PM ET, two exciting college basketball matchups await college hoop enthusiasts on February 6. BYU Cougars (15-5) take on Oklahoma Sooners (16-5). In this Daily NCAAB Picks article, we will analyze both squads’ key player statistics, team stats, and betting trends to provide our expert predictions and recommendations – this clash promises not to disappoint college hoops enthusiasts!
BYU Cougars have had an exceptional start, compiling 15 wins and 5 losses so far and boasting an overall record of 15-5. Their high-scoring offense averages 84.4 points per game while shooting efficiently for 47.9% field goal percentage and 36.4% three point shooting performance.
Oklahoma Sooners have had an equally impressive season so far, boasting 16 wins and 5 losses so far this year. Their scoring average might not match up as closely to BYU at 78.3 points per game but their 47.8% shooting percentage makes up for it as they also hit 74% of free throw attempts successfully.
BYU Cougars vs. Oklahoma Sooners 2/6/24 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Lloyd Noble Center |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Jaxson Robinson (Guard) vs. Javian McCollum (Guard)
Jaxson Robinson of Brigham Young University Cougars stands out as a star guard. Over 19 games played he averages 25.5 minutes per game while contributing 13.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per contest – contributing an average of 44.2% field goal, 86.4 percent free throw and 36 percent 3-point field goal shooting percentages as an impressive contributor for BYU’s Cougars team.
Oklahoma Sooners guard Javian McCollum plays a pivotal role for them. Over 21 games played, McCollum averages 30.9 minutes a night on average while contributing 14.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per contest; not to mention his free throw percentage of 91% which proves crucial in tight spots. McCollum is invaluable as an all-around playmaker whose playmaking ability benefits the Sooners greatly.
As these key players meet on the court, we can anticipate an intense contest that could significantly change the result of any given game. Robinson’s scoring ability versus McCollum’s playmaking abilities promises an exciting showdown to witness.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds:TBD
As yet, betting odds for this matchup have yet to be set; it is therefore wise to monitor them closely as we approach game time as they could give valuable indications as to the expected result of this exciting contest. Stay tuned here for updates regarding the point spread and total odds in this thrilling clash!
BYU Cougars Betting Trends
As anticipated in their anticipated matchup between BYU Cougars and Oklahoma Sooners, both have shown moments of brilliance but also periods of inconsistency. Without finalized odds yet available to us, it’s difficult to provide definitive advice; however based on recent trends of both teams it appears Oklahoma Sooners might hold some edge, particularly at home.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Trends
Oklahoma Sooners have shown similar inconsistency over their last five games, going 3-2 but showing more consistency when on the road with 4-2 against the spread record against spread opponents. Furthermore, 7 of 15 home totals went over for these Sooners games suggesting their propensity towards high scoring contests at home court.
BYU Cougars vs. Oklahoma Sooners 2/6/24 Betting Picks
As we draw near this much-anticipated matchup, both teams bring unique strengths. BYU excels at scoring and rebounding while Oklahoma boasts strong defense and efficient free-throw shooting – although odds have yet to be established, preliminary assessments based on recent trends can offer insight.
Given BYU’s propensity to play high-scoring games with totals that regularly eclipse, it may be wise to lean toward betting the over/under in this matchup. Both teams possess key players capable of having an effectful impact, so keep tabs on both point spread and scoring total.
At its core, this game could go either way – both BYU and Oklahoma have impressive records that could come down to the wire, creating plenty of betting options with prop bets or multi-expert best picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: BYU Cougars 82, Oklahoma Sooners 80.