WSU Versus Oklahoma Predictions and Pregame Discussions

[Kung Wu]

OU has 10 players who have played in all 8 games this year. 1 Senior, 2 Juniors, 3 Sophomores and 1 redshirt Freshman and 3 true Freshmen. So this is not a terribly experienced OU squad.

4 guys have started all 8 games for OU:
#10 Jordan Woodard: 6-0, 187 Sr G - 15.8 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.9 APG in 29.1 MPG
#12 Khadeem Lattin: 6-9, 212 Jr F - 10.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG in 25.1 MPG
#03 Christian James: 6-4, 218 So G - 12.0 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.9 APG in 23.9 MPG
#01 Rashard Odomes - 6-6, 212 So G - 10.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.9 APG in 00.5 MPG

The remaining 5 players with double figure minutes are:
#11 Kristian Doolittle: 6-7, 236 Fr F - 8.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG in 22.1 MPG (has started 5 of the 8 games)
#00 Darrion Strong-Moore: 6-1, 180 Jr G - 4.4 PPG, 2 APG in 18.9 MPG
#20 Kameron McGusty: 6-5, 191 Fr G - 6.9 PPG, 1.8 RPG in 16.5 MPG (played at Sunrise Christian Academy)
#05 Matt Freeman: 6-10, 224, RFr F - 4.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG in 13.6 MPG
#04 Jamuni McNeace: 6-10, 215 So - 3.0 PPG, 4.6 RPG in 13.5 MPG
#13 Jordan Shephard: 6-2, 180 Fr - 3.0 PPG, 1.4 APG in 9.8 MPG

Primary 3-point threats are Woodard (18-43/41.9%), James (16-26/61.5%), McGusty (7-19/36.8%), Freeman (7-20/35.0%) and Strong-Moore (5-17/29.4%). Doolittle has made one-half of his 3's but has only attempted 8.

OU is outrebounding their opponents 39.1 to 34.9 on average. OU has blocked 41 shots in 8 games with Lattin having 17 of those and McNeace 13. Those two would look to be the primary rim portectors.

As a team OU has 115 assists to 124 turnovers for a .93 to 1 ratio. Woodard has the best assist numbers with 31 vs 19 turnovers for a 1.6 to 1 ratio.

WarrenNolan.com has OU's SOS at #262. He ranks OU at #73 in his Nolan Power Index. He has WSU SOS at #171 and their NPI is at #35.

Shocks have a 1.43 assist to turnover ratio as a team averaging 17 APG.

OU Season Stats

After noodling these stats in depth and analyzing the data I am comfortable predicting:

75
74

[AZ Shocker]

Won't this game be a "homecoming" for ShaQ??? If so...I bet he's pretty excited.

[ShockingButTrue]

One more Important quantifiable, measurable statistic:

Marshall loves the big game hunt!

[60Shock]

We need a top 50 win and it looks like our possible last two chances rest with OU and OSU.

Shockers by 10 on this one.

[BOBB]

CF distracts the Sooners with his rendition of "The Sprinkler", Shockers Win 75-69.

(Credit to Mrs. Vector for the photo)

What hair does he imagine he is brushing back there? Wishful thinking.

One big run per half and we win by 13 in an otherwise seesaw game.

[im4wsu]

Sagarin has WSU by 7.05 on neutral floor, 3.9 on away floor.

RealTime RPI has WSU by 3

KenPom has WSU by 2 (58% probability) in "semi-away" game

[LoneStar48]

I'll go with the OUHoops.com administrator's thoughts!

[ShockerFever]

WSU opens up in Oklahoma City against OU at -6.5

[ShockdaWorld]

Still a bunch of $16.00 tickets available on Ticketmaster if anyone is trying to talk themselves into going tomorrow.

[WuShock Reaper]

As of this morning (12/10/16, 7:30am), the major procrastinators have the following:

Nolan +12.0
Massey +2.0, if the game is considered a neutral site game
Massey (-2.0), if the game is considered a home site game for Oklahoma
RPI Forecast +8.5
Sagarin +4.5
Vegas +3.5


I am sticking with Vegas for this game:

OU Sooners - 69
WSU Shockers - 74

[Onegreatracer]

Shox - 62
OU - 50

[Bluzrover]

I expect a dogfight today but the Shox should prevail. OU has played inferior teams other than Wisconsin, not sure what to make of UNI, and it's not like they've been crushing their opponents. I think we win this game and probably would even if it were in Norman. Another low scoring affair.

WSU 68
OU 60

[forevershockerfan]

After noodling these stats in depth and analyzing the data I am comfortable predicting:

75
74

Still feeling the SN Rock Star Kung Wu's profound brain surging waves billowing to and yonder across the vast Milky Way with this dauntless and reinvigorated prediction. It's like the gift that keeps on giving.

[Play Angry]

Man am I excited for this one.

[wichshock65]

Statement game. Huge win for the shocks. Will run up the score. All end of the bench guys get minutes. 30 point win. Will embarrass Oklahoma. Shack will end game with 22 and 3 fouls.

That is all.