Oklahoma has to try and keep the game at their pace, take their time, getting quality shots. I know it sounds elementary, but it is very important in this game. They have to try to keep their cool, and not get frustrated over the physical defense they are ready to deal with. I like the Oklahoma Sooners on here on Friday as the public is all over Mich St because of a few games and Tom Izzo and overlooking how good this OKL team is.
The Sooners play out of the toughest conference in the country while the Spartans play out of the 4th toughest conference according to the RPI ranks. The Sooners will dominate the boards like they have done over their last 5 games averaging 40.6 rpg compared to their opponents who are averaging just 32.8 rpg against them. Defensively the Sooners have allowed an average of just 63 ppg over their last 5 games which is good enough to beat any team.