The Oklahoma Sooners are in Kansas City, Missouri for a meeting with 15 seed Morgan State. The two South Region squads will tip things off at 9:40pm ET at the Sprint Center on Thursday. The winner will advance to play either Clemson or Michigan on Saturday, March 21st.
Morgan State vs Oklahoma March Madness Bracket Predictions at Sportsbook.com have the Bears from Morgan State listed as a +16.5 underdog.
Oklahoma had a fantastic regular season, but some poor play down the stretch and an injury to Blake Griffin relegated the Sooners to second place in the Big 12 standings. They still amassed a 13-3 conference record and a 27-5 overall mark in route to the number two seed in the South. Many were surprised that the Sooners garnered such high placement after losing four of their last six games and falling 70-71 in the second round of the Big 12 Championship to arch rival Oklahoma State.
Oklahoma, which is listed at +500 odds to win the South Region, comes into Thursday's contest with a 4-1 record in neutral site games. Jeff Capel's squad is anchored by the all-world sophomore, Griffin. The forward is averaging 21.9 points and 14.3 rebounds per game.
Morgan State took first place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference this season with a 13-3 record versus league foes. The Bears also worked their way to a 23-11 tally on the season after winning the MEAC tournament last Saturday. An 83-69 beating of Norfolk State punched the Bears first ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
Todd Bozeman's team, which has won 13 of their 14 games, is currently listed at +100000 moneyline odds to take the South Region. Morgan State is paced by guards Reggie Holmes and Jermaine Bolden. The backcourt mates have combined for an average of 26.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game this season.
Sportsbook.com's Morgan State vs Oklahoma March Madness Bracket Predictions:
Morgan State Bears +16.5 (-110), Over 135.5 (-110)
Oklahoma Sooners -16.5 (-110), Under 135.5 (-110)
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