Oklahoma (13-0) vs. Alabama (9-2)
January 4, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Alabama -11; Over/Under: +167.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Alabama vs Oklahoma Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the Coleman Coliseum. Let’s take a look at an Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Pick.
These two teams have faced off five times before, and the home team has won all five games. Back in January of last year, Oklahoma was able to secure a 93-69 victory.
Alabama Offense Continues to Improve
Alabama’s offense has continued to run up the score and the last game was another impressive game. In the last game against South Dakota State, Alabama scored 105 points, but the defense gave up 82 points, and that led to the blowout victory. At halftime, they were up 57-33 and they never looked back on the way to the win. Aden Holloway put up 26 points, two assists, and one rebound. There were four different players that put up at least 17 points. Two games ago against Kent State, they were able to secure the 81-54.
Alabama on the season is averaging 89.9 points while their defense is giving up 77.2 points per game. Alabama’s offense is ranked 1st in all of college basketball while the defense is ranked 315th in the league. They are averaging 32.78 three-point attempts per game which is 3rd in the league. They are averaging 41.3 total rebounds per game which is also third-best in the league. Mark Sears is averaging 18 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 34.4 percent from behind the three-point line. The are five different players that are averaging at least 10.4 points per game. Houston Mallette is dealing with an illness, and he’s questionable in this game. Derrion Reid is dealing with an ankle injury and he’s questionable for this game. Alabama will face South Carolina following this one.
Oklahoma is on Fire
Oklahoma is on fire heading into this game and they still haven’t lost yet so far this season. In the last game against Prairie View A&M, Oklahoma scored 89 points and they ended up cruising to the victory. Oklahoma shot 60.5 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from behind the three-point line. They also shot 91.4 percent from the free throw line, hitting 32 of the 35 shots that they attempted from the free throw line. Jalon Moore had a strong game putting up 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
Oklahoma on the season is averaging 83.1 points while their defense is giving up 67.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 44th in the league while the defense is ranked 91st. They are shooting 57.6 percent from the field which is 26th in the league. Jeremiah Fears is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 30.6 percent from behind the three-point line. There were three different players that are averaging at least 12.6 points per game. Guards Jared Jones and Jeff Nwankwo are both dealing with injuries and are both out for this game. Oklahoma will meet Texas A&M after this game.
Why Oklahoma Will Cover Against Alabama
- Oklahoma has won 14 of its last 16 games.
- Alabama has lost three of its last four games against Conference opponents.
- Oklahoma has won the first half in four of its last five day games.
Alabama vs Oklahoma Prediction
Yes, this has been a series dominated by the home team, but Oklahoma is being overlooked heading into this game. They still haven’t suffered a loss yet this season, and they are going to find success again here. Oklahoma on the season is averaging 83.1 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This Alabama defense is giving up 77.2 points per game and they are going to really struggle here. Oklahoma’s offense is going to have no issue running up the score here, and they are going to cruise here. Back Oklahoma against the spread here.
