Oklahoma-Baylor Semifinal Preview: Odds, Key Player for College Basketball Crown

The Oklahoma Sooners and Baylor Bears meet in a College Basketball Crown semifinal on Saturday.

Kickoff is set for April 4 at 1:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena. FOX will televise the game.

Semifinal preview and odds

This Oklahoma-Baylor semifinal preview outlines the odds and the key player to watch in the College Basketball Crown.

Game background

Oklahoma advanced after an overtime win over Colorado in the quarterfinals. Baylor beat Minnesota 67-48 to move on.

Oklahoma enters the game at 20-15. Baylor comes in at 17-16.

Trends and form

• Oklahoma is 7-1 ATS in its last eight games.
• Baylor is 11-1 straight up in its last 12 meetings with Oklahoma.
• Baylor is 5-1 ATS in its last six games.
• The UNDER is 12-4 in the last 16 games between these teams.

Advanced metrics

Oklahoma ranks 47th in effective field goal percentage. The Sooners sit 250th in defensive efficiency.

Baylor ranks 75th in effective field goal percentage. The Bears are 233rd in defensive efficiency.

Key player to watch

Nijel Pack is Oklahoma’s primary scoring threat and lead guard. He scored 20 points in the quarterfinal win.

Pack also added two rebounds, five assists and two blocks in that game. His production will shape the matchup.

Prediction and pick

The pick is the OVER 157.5 (-115). Both teams have been more prolific on offense than defense this season.

Given each team’s eFG and defensive efficiency rankings, a high-scoring game seems likely. Back the total and expect pace.

Betting notes

Odds listed above are from FanDuel Sportsbook and can change before tipoff. Promotional offers may be available to new customers.

If gambling creates problems, call 1-800-GAMBLER for help. Filmogaz.com will update this preview as lines move.