Florida vs Oklahoma Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Oklahoma Sooners and the Florida Gators will meet on Tuesday night in a high‑profile SEC matchup at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview

The Oklahoma Sooners enter Tuesday’s contest with an 11–5 overall win-loss record, including a perfect 8–0 mark at home and a 1-2 record in conference play. The Sooners have compiled wins over Oral Roberts, Alcorn State, Marquette, and Wake Forest, while losing games to Gonzaga, Nebraska and the Arizona State Sun Devils. In the Oklahoma Sooners 86–68 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons earlier this season, Sooners forward Mohamed Wague tallied 11 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal illustrating his ability to lead the Sooners frontcourt.

The Oklahoma Sooners average 84.4 points (43rd in the nation) on 47.3 percent shooting from the field and 34.7 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Sooners are allowing opponents 72.9 points on 41.7 percent shooting from the field per game.

Senior guard Nijel Pack leads the Oklahoma Sooners averaging 16.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.8 steals per game. Senior forward Tae Davis adds 12.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. Sophomore forward Derrion Reid provides 11.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. Senior forward Mohamed Wague anchors the paint averaging 7.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators enter Tuesday evening’s game with an 11–5 overall record, including a 2–1 mark in conference play and an 0-2 record on the road. The Gators have amassed wins over Miami, Florida State, North Florida, Merrimack and the Georgia Bulldogs while dropping games Arizona, Missouri and the Duke Blue Devils. More recently, in the Florida Gators 82-68 over the Miami Hurricanes last month, Florida forward Malik Reneau compiled 22 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks. 

Florida is averaging 85.2 points (40th in country) on 45.8 percent shooting from the field and 27.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Defensively, the Gators are allowing opponents 70.9 points per game on 40.8 percent shooting from the field which ranks 45th in the nation. In my opinion, Florida’s size, rebounding and quality defense have been the key factors to the team’s overall success this season.

Sophomore guard Boogie Fland is averaging 11.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Junior forward Thomas Haugh contributes 17.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 blocks a contest. Junior center Rueben Chinyelu adds 10.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per contest, while senior guard Xaivian Lee is averaging with 11.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

Why the Oklahoma Sooners Will Win

•             Home court dominance: The Oklahoma Sooners are 8–0 at home this season.

•             Offensive firepower. The Oklahoma Sooners average 84.4 points per game which ranks 43rd in the nation.

•             Guard play. Senior guard Nijel Pack is averaging 16.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.8 steals per game

Why the Florida Gators Will Win

•             Defensive edge: The Florida Gators are allowing opponents 70.9 points per game. Conversely, the Sooners are allowing 72.9 points per contest.

•             Balanced scoring: The Gators have five players scoring over 10 points a game.

•             Momentum. The Florida Gators arrive at tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a two-game winning streak.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Florida Gators

Oklahoma’s undefeated home record and elite guard play give them the edge in a matchup where Florida has struggled to carry its offensive rhythm on the road. The Sooners create cleaner looks late in possessions, and their pace in Norman consistently elevates their scoring ceiling. The Florida Gators overall balance at the skill positions should keep them competitive late. With that said, I like the home team to keep this one close down the stretch. I am backing the Oklahoma Sooners plus the 5.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Oklahoma +5.5