Oklahoma vs Alabama Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma vs Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview

The Oklahoma Sooners are 13-0 (0-0) this year after they defeated Prairie View by a score of 89-67 in their last game. Oklahoma led 43-32 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half in the win. The Sooners shot 60.5% from the field, 29.4% on three-pointers, and 91.4% on free throws in the game. Jalon Moore led Oklahoma with 22 points and six rebounds, while Jeremiah Fears added 19 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Sooners defeated Central Arkansas by a score of 89-66 and Michigan by a score of 87-86. Oklahoma has started the season with 13 straight wins, including wins over Arizona and Louisville. Oklahoma has scored 83.1 points per game and they have allowed 67.5 points per game, while also averaging 34.0 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Jeremiah Fears is averaging 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while Jalon Moore is averaging 17.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game this year. Oklahoma is shooting 48.6% from the field, 81.9% on free throws, and 36.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 11-2 (0-0) this season after they defeated South Dakota State by a score of 105-82 in their last game. Alabama led 57-33 at the half, but they did allow 49 points in the second half in the win. The Crimson Tide shot 47.4% from the field, 34.5% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Aden Holloway led Alabama with 26 points and two assists, while Labaron Philon added 21 points and six assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Crimson Tide defeated Kent State by a score of 81-54 and North Dakota by a score of 97-90. Alabama has won five games in a row and their two losses this year have been against Purdue and Oregon. Alabama has scored 89.9 points per game and they have allowed 77.2 points per game, while also averaging 45.1 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. Mark Sears is averaging 18.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while Grant Nelson is averaging 13.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this season. 

Why Oklahoma will beat 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.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Oklahoma’s last 16 games against the Southeastern Conference Conference has produced a total of 167 or fewer points.
• Nine of Alabama’s last 10 games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 175+ points.

Oklahoma vs Alabama Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup ranked in the top 12 and will be looking to start conference play with a win. Oklahoma is undefeated to start the season and they have two ranked wins over Michigan and Arizona. The Sooners have scored at least 87 points in three straight games and should have another strong offensive outing here. Alabama is ranked #5 in the nation and they are the highest-scoring team in the country. The Crimson Tide are scoring 89.9 points per game, but their defense is allowing 77.2 points per game. Alabama has had trouble getting stops against the better teams that they have played, but one advantage they have is that they are great at rebounding. I think we are in for a very entertaining game here and I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a ton of points, but I am siding with Oklahoma, as I don’t want to lay this many points with a bad defensive team.