- Matchup: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kentucky Wildcats
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The Oklahoma Sooners (11-11) are set to visit Rupp Arena this Wednesday to face the Kentucky Wildcats (15-7).
In their previous outing, the Oklahoma Sooners faced Texas, resulting in a defeat with a final score of 79-69. The Sooners recorded a shooting effectiveness of 41.0%, converting 25 of 61 attempts, and managed to sink 9 out of 28 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they succeeded in 10 of 16 attempts for a shooting rate of 62.5%. On the boards, they gathered 26 rebounds, 8 of which were offensive, and assisted on 11 buckets while forcing the opposition into 13 turnovers and achieving 8 steals. Defensively, Oklahoma struggled, allowing Texas to shoot 60.0% from the field, hitting 30 of 50 shots. Texas also recorded 16 assists and 7 steals in the contest, along with securing 30 rebounds. Their free-throw performance was solid at 73.3%, making 11 of 15 attempts, though they converted only 8 of 21 from beyond the arc. The Sooners ended with 17 personal fouls compared to Texas’s 11.
Nijel Pack was a key player, scoring 23 points on 9 of 22 shooting, playing 35 minutes. He achieved a floor percentage of 40.9% and contributed with 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
The Sooners come into this game with a record of 11-11. They average 10.1 turnovers per game and commit 17.5 personal fouls. As a collective unit, they grab 37.7 rebounds per game and boast 323 assists this season, ranking them 166th in Division 1. They hit 34.7% of their three-pointers (213 of 613) and 73.6% from the charity stripe. Oklahoma averages 82.8 points per game, placing them 63rd in Division 1, while shooting at a respectable 46.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Sooners compel 10.8 turnovers each game while drawing 17.4 fouls. Currently, they are positioned 160th nationally in assists allowed, conceding 292 assists so far this season. Their opponents are shooting 44.2% from the field (592 of 1,338), and Oklahoma allows an average of 35.0 rebounds per game. The Sooners give up 33.7% on three-point attempts and are ranked 250th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (76.4).
In their last matchup, the Kentucky Wildcats secured a victory against Arkansas with an 85-77 scoreline. They allowed Arkansas to pull down only 21 rebounds (5 offensive). The Wildcats struggled from beyond the arc, making just 3 of 14 attempts for 21.4%. Kentucky excelled at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 26 attempts for a conversion percentage of 61.5%. Arkansas shot at 49.2%, hitting 29 of 59 attempts from the field, while Kentucky achieved a shooting rate of 53.6% with 30 of 56 attempts. From three-point distance, they managed to hit 6 of 13 (46.2%). Kentucky capitalized on 30 free-throw attempts due to Arkansas’s 24 personal fouls. The Wildcats secured a total of 33 rebounds (23 defensive and 10 offensive).
Otega Oweh stepped up for Kentucky in that game, scoring 24 points in 38 minutes of action, dishing out 3 assists. He shot an impressive 75.0%, making 9 of 12 attempts, and pulled down 8 rebounds.
With a record of 15-7 this season, Kentucky is performing well. Offensively, they are shooting 46.9% from the field, ranking them 92nd in Division 1. The Wildcats have amassed 1,790 points, averaging 81.4 points per game, while securing 38.1 rebounds per contest. They also average 16.1 assists each game (70th in college basketball) and turn the ball over 10.3 times per game. Additionally, Kentucky commits 17.5 fouls on average and hits 72.5% from the charity stripe.
On defense, Kentucky ranks 111th nationally in points allowed per game at 71.0. They force 11.2 turnovers nightly while limiting opponents to a field goal percentage of 41.7% (68th in college basketball). Their defensive metrics include conceding 30.4% on three-point shots and allowing opponents 73.6% from the charity stripe. They average conceding 13.8 assists and 33.5 rebounds per game, ranking 218th and 119th in those stats respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Kentucky to cover.
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