In this article, we will formulate an Alabama vs Oklahoma Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Oklahoma Sooners Preview
Oklahoma Sooners have a 11-6 record this season and are sitting in the 13th place of the SEC. They have an 8-1 home record and are coming off a 96-79 home loss against Florida. Their previous three games were an 83-76 away loss against Texas A&M, a 72-53 away loss against Mississippi State and an 86-70 home win against Ole Miss.
Offensively, Oklahoma averages 84.1 points per game, while allowing 74.2 points per game defensively. The Sooners shoot with 47% from the field and grab 38.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.5 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.4 steals per game defensively.
Nijel Pack leads Oklahoma in scoring, with an average of 15.7 points per game, while shooting with 48% from the field and 81.8% from the free throw line. Mohamed Wague is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.2 per game. Xzayvier Brown leads the team in assists with 3.2 per game.
Alabama Crimson Tide Preview
Alabama Crimson Tide have a 12-5 record this season and are tied in the 7th place of the SEC. They have a 2-1 road record and are coming off a 97-82 away win against Mississippi State. Their previous three games were a 92-88 home loss against Texas, a 96-90 away loss against Vanderbilt and an 89-74 home win against Kentucky.
Offensively, Alabama averages 93.7 points per game, while allowing 82.6 points per game defensively. The Crimson Tide shoot with 46% from the field and grab 42.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.8 assists per game. They average 6.4 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
Labaron Philon Jr. leads Alabama in scoring, with an average of 21.9 points per game, while shooting with 54.3% from the field and 76.1% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 4.9 per game. Amari Allen is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.8 per game.
Alabama Crimson Tide @ Oklahoma Sooners Betting Trends: January 17, 2026
Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win
- Oklahoma has won eight of its last nine games at Lloyd Noble Center.
- Oklahoma has won the first half in eight of its last nine games at Lloyd Noble Center.
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won each of its last 22 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma has lost each of its last four games against teams with an AP Ranking of 18.
- Alabama has won the first half in each of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oklahoma’s last 13 games have produced a total of 175 or fewer points.
- Seven of Alabama’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 173 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.3%).
- Oklahoma ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (122.7).
- Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (36.2).
- Alabama ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (68.4).
Alabama vs Oklahoma Prediction
In this Alabama vs Oklahoma Prediction, Alabama is coming as -5.5 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records but Oklahoma has been almost perfect at home but have three consecutive losses and are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5. Alabama has lost two of its last three games and is 3-5 against the spread in its last 8, so there is no clear edge on either side. Both teams are 8-2 to the over in their last 10 games combined, as Alabama has the third-best offense in the entire nation. Take the over 175.5 points in this one.