
Oklahoma vs Texas Prediction 1/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Texas (11-5) vs. Oklahoma (13-3)
January 15, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma -2.5; Over/Under: 149.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma vs Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th 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 13-3 (0-3) this season after they lost to Georgia by a score of 72-62 in their last game. Oklahoma led 36-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 39-26 in the second half in the loss. The Sooners shot 38.1% from the field, 25.9% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Jalon Moore led Oklahoma with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Duke Miles added 14 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Sooners lost to Texas A&M by a score of 80-78 and Alabama by a score of 107-79. Oklahoma has lost three games in a row, but they did start the season by winning their first 13 games. Oklahoma has scored 81.2 points per game and they have allowed 71.1 points per game, while also averaging 33 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this season. Jalon Moore is averaging 17.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 0.6 steals per game, while Jeremiah Fears is averaging 16.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this year. Oklahoma is shooting 48.1% from the field, 80.9% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this season. Oklahoma will meet South Carolina after this game.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns are 11-5 (0-3) this year after they lost to Tennessee by a score of 74-70 in their last game. Texas trailed 33-31 at halftime and allowed 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Longhorns shot 41.9% from the field, 28% on three-pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Tre Johnson led Texas with 26 points and three rebounds, while Jordan Pope added 17 points and one rebound in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Longhorns lost to Auburn by a score of 87-82 and Texas A&M by a score of 80-60. Texas has lost three games in a row, but they did start the season by winning 11 of their first 13 games. Texas has scored 81.9 points per game and they have allowed 65.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. Tre Johnson is averaging 18.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Arthur Kaluma is averaging 14.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. Texas is shooting 49.8% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 39.3% on three-pointers this year.
Why Texas will beat Oklahoma
- Texas has won each of its last seven games against Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma has lost each of its last three games.
- Texas has won the first half in five of its last six night games at Lloyd Noble Center.
Oklahoma vs Texas Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with 0-3 records in the Big 12, so this is a big game for each side to stay out of the basement. Oklahoma will have the home-court advantage in this matchup, but they scored just 62 points in their last game. The Sooners are shooting 48.1% from the field and they are scoring 81.2 points per game, but their defense has had some problems. Texas is coming off two losses to Tennessee and Auburn, but they were very competitive in both games. The Longhorns are the slightly better offensive team in this matchup and they are allowing just 65.4 points against per game on defense. I like how Texas looked in their last two games and I think their defense will be the difference. Take the Longhorns to win on the road.