Vegas has OU favored by 4.5 and has the over/under at 128.5, so they're saying OU at something like 67-62. I think it will be higher scoring than that because both teams can run. I also think Buddy will break out and Thomas is bigger than their best post player. They both have bulk but Thomas has a couple of inches on him, but their guy may be quicker.
I'll pick OU 73-67 but we will have to overcome a 5-6 point home court advantage.
What was the NCAA thinking when they gave an 11 seed 3 home games?? They should have been in a different region, but I'm OK with the matchup. Should be a good game. Let it play out.
In the other B12 games, KU is favored by 1.5 against Wichita St and WVU is a pick 'em game. OU is the biggest conference favorite.
We guard the 3 point line, keep them off the the FT line, Thomas/Spangler feast inside, we keep TOs to a minimum, and they're on fumes by the 6:00 mark in the 2nd half. OU wins going away, 75-60.
I feel good about this game but I don't like the home court advantage situation. Think back to Creighton. Home court can be the difference and it helped the wheels fall off that day in Omaha.
Having said that I choose to be optimistic and think our guys will be ready today. We'll have to make three's to win but I hope we don't forget to keep feeding it down low where I think OU has an advantage. IF the planets align I think OU wins easily and makes a statement.