Oklahoma vs Mississippi State Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Oklahoma vs Mississippi State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview

The Oklahoma Sooners are 16-10 (3-10) this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 85-63 in their last game. Oklahoma trailed 46-24 at halftime, but they did score 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Sooners shot 38.8% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Jeremiah Fears led Oklahoma with 22 points and five rebounds, while Jalon Moore added 11 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Sooners lost to LSU by a score of 82-79 and Missouri by a score of 82-58. Oklahoma has lost five games in a row and they are currently second to last in the SEC standings with a 3-10 record. Oklahoma has scored 77.2 points per game and they have allowed 73 points against per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Jalon Moore is averaging 17.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game, while Jeremiah Fears is averaging 15.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this year. Oklahoma is shooting 46.4% from the field, 79.4% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season. 

Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 19-7 (7-6) this season after they defeated Texas A&M by a score of 70-54 in their last game. Mississippi State trailed 31-30 at halftime, but they outscored A&M by a total of 40-23 in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 43.1% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Josh Hubbard led Mississippi State with 25 points and four assists, while Claudell Harris Jr. added 15 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Bulldogs defeated Ole Miss by a score of 81-71, but did lose to Florida by a score of 81-68 before that. Mississippi State has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for eighth in the SEC standings with a 7-6 record. Mississippi State has scored 79.0 points per game and they have allowed 71.0 points against per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Josh Hubbard is averaging 17.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while KeShawn Murphy is averaging 11.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Mississippi State is shooting 45.6% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 31.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why Mississippi State will beat Oklahoma

• Mississippi State has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma has lost seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Mississippi State has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-eight of Mississippi State’s last 32 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Twenty-six of Oklahoma’s last 32 games against AP-ranked opponents at Lloyd Noble Center have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Oklahoma vs Mississippi State Prediction 

Mississippi State rolls into this matchup after picking up a huge win against Texas A&M in their last game, but they will be on the road for this contest. The Bulldogs are shooting 45.6% from the field this year and while they have had some defensive struggles, they were very good in their last game against A&M. Oklahoma is just 3-10 in conference play and they have lost five games in a row. The Sooners are shooting 46.4% from the field this season, but they have allowed at least 82 points in four of their last five games. Mississippi State has won two road games in a row and they are the much better team in this matchup. Take the Bulldogs on the road.