Kentucky (21-10) vs Oklahoma (20-12)
Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
Betting Odds: Kentucky -6.5 -- Over/Under: 162.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: SEC Network
The Oklahoma Sooners and Kentucky Wildcats meet Thursday in the college basketball SEC Second Round at the Bridgestone Arena. Here’s an Oklahoma vs Kentucky Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma vs Kentucky Pick.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners recently beat Missouri, Texas, and Georgia. Oklahoma has a chance to win four straight games for the first time since December.
The Oklahoma Sooners are averaging 78.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 74.5 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Jeremiah Fears is averaging 16.3 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Jalon Moore is averaging 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds. Duke Miles is dishing 2.2 assists and Brycen Goodine is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma Sooners are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma Sooners are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.2 rebounds per game.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats recently played Auburn, LSU, and Missouri. Kentucky looks to win three straight games for the first time since December.
The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 85.8 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Otega Oweh is averaging 16.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jaxson Robinson is averaging 13 points and 3.5 rebounds. Lamont Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Koby Brea is dishing 1.2 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Kentucky has won the first half in seven of its last nine games against the Southeastern Conference.
Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win
- Oklahoma has won each of its last eight Thursday games.
- Kentucky has lost each of its last four games against the Southeastern Conference at Bridgestone Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kentucky ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (123.8).
- Kentucky ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (111.1).
- Oklahoma ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (60.1%).
- Oklahoma ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.2%).
Oklahoma vs Kentucky Injury Report
Oklahoma will be without Jeff Nwankwo and Jadon Jones, while Sam Godwin is questionable with a knee injury. Kentucky will be without Jaxson Robinson and Kerr Kriisa.
Oklahoma vs Kentucky Prediction
Kentucky is the more talented team and has the rest advantage, but the value is with Oklahoma and the points. Kentucky is still a young team that’s had issues stringing together success this season and has had issues playing in non-home games. Oklahoma has strung together three straight underdog wins and has covered six straight games overall. While the Sooners have had ups and downs themselves when they’re rolling, they’re rolling, thanks to one of the better offenses in the country. If Oklahoma has found a rhythm, it’s more than capable of winning this game outright. Give me the points with the Sooners.
Randy’s Pick Oklahoma Sooners +6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
