Oklahoma comes to BWA healthy while Arkansas plays second game without Fland

Although the Arkansas Razorbacks are 3.5-point favorites against the Oklahoma Sooners, Boogie Fland's injury significantly improves the Sooners' chances of upsetting them.

Jan 11, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) dribbles during the first half against the Florida Gators at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Jan 11, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) dribbles during the first half against the Florida Gators at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

After a thrilling home win in Bud Walton Arena against the Georgia Bulldogs 14-6 (2-5 SEC), the Arkansas Razorbacks 12-7 (1-5 SEC) will attempt to use this momentum to win their second SEC game of the season when they face the Oklahoma Sooners 14-4 (1-4 SEC) this evening in Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks are 3.5-point favorites over the Sooners, as determined by FanDuel, Matthew Zernek of ClutchPoints reported.  

Just as Arkansas is coming off its first SEC win, Oklahoma is also. The Sooners defeated the Gamecocks 82-62 last Saturday. Therefore, this is a pivotal game for both teams. This piece provides an injury report for both teams.

Arkansas basketball vs Oklahoma Injury Report

Oklahoma

According to the “SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report,” the Sooners have no players injured. Therefore, the team will have its full complement of players to attempt to pull off the upset in Bud Walton Arena this evening.  

Arkansas

As has been reported, the Arkansas Razorbacks will be without their dynamic freshman guard, Boogie Fland, tonight and possibly for the remainder of the season. Although the Hogs are 3.5-point favorites to win this game, Fland’s absence significantly increases Oklahoma’s chances of upsetting Arkansas in Bud Walton Arena.

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