<p>Betting on today's Volunteers and Sooners game? Catch the action at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, as the Sooners hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN. Tennessee is favored by -5.5 in this Southeastern conference matchup the against Oklahoma. The over/under for the game is set at 137.5 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Sooners.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Tennessee Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Volunteers improved to 19-4 on the season with an 85-81 win over Missouri on Wednesday. Tennessee, who were -9 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 166 exceeded the O/U line of 135.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-28 at halftime, Tennessee turned things around by scoring 57 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47.</p><p>Tennessee's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 66.7% of their threes (10/15), contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%.</p> <p>Zakai Zeigler and Tony Perkins were perfect from deep, each going 4/4 and 3/3, respectively. Zeigler also added 8 assists, while Igor Miličić Jr. posted a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 80% from the floor.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's defensive struggles, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting, they couldn't contain their opponent's three-point attack, allowing them to hit 10 of 15 from deep at a 66% clip. Inside the arc, Tennessee's defense gave up 17 of 39, which is 43% shooting.</p> <p>The Volunteers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 21 attempts for 70%. Tennessee allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Sooners Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Sooners dropped to 16-6 on the season after a 98-70 road loss to Auburn on Tuesday. Oklahoma entered the game as +17.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Oklahoma trailed 44-34 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The Sooners will look to bounce back after this tough loss.</p><p>In their last game, the Sooners managed just 33.3% shooting from the field, including 30.4% from beyond the arc, but they hit 93.1% of their free throws, going 27-for-29. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, finishing with 9 assists as a team.</p> <p>Johni Broome and Chad Baker-Mazara each scored 15 points, with Broome adding 6 assists. Denver Jones was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes, while Chaney Johnson contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Oklahoma's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 24 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma's opponent hit 8 of 26 threes, shooting 30%. They also sent them to the line 33 times, where they made 26 free throws, shooting 78%. Oklahoma allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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