Oklahoma vs Missouri Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oklahoma vs Missouri prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview

The Oklahoma Sooners are 11-8 (1-5) this season after they lost to South Carolina by a score of 85-76 in their last game. Oklahoma trailed 39-36 at halftime and they allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Sooners shot 43% from the field, 19% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Xzayvier Brown led OU with 22 points and six rebounds, while Tae Davis added 20 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Oklahoma lost to Alabama by a score of 83-81 and Florida by a score of 96-79. The Sooners have scored 83.5 points per game with 38.8 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.3 points against per game this season. Xzayvier Brown is averaging 16.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, while Nijel Pack is averaging 15.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Sooners. Oklahoma is shooting 46.4% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Missouri Tigers Betting Preview

The Missouri Tigers are 13-6 (3-3) this year after they lost to Georgia by a score of 74-72 in their last game. Missouri trailed 29-26 at halftime, but they did score 46 points in the second half in the close loss. The Tigers shot 40% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Mark Mitchell led Missouri with 18 points and five rebounds, while Jayden Stone added 13 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Missouri lost to LSU by a score of 78-70, but did beat Auburn by a score of 84-74 before that. The Tigers have scored 80.7 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.3 points against per game this season. Mark Mitchell is averaging 17.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Jayden Stone is averaging 15.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Missouri is shooting 50.5% from the field, 68.0% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Missouri Tigers will win

• Missouri has won each of its last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma has lost each of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• Oklahoma has lost the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents.

Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win

• Missouri has lost each of its last four day games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Oklahoma has won four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Oklahoma’s last six day games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Each of Missouri’s last five day games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Oklahoma vs Missouri Prediction 

Oklahoma comes into this matchup on a five game losing streak and they have allowed at least 83 points in four straight. The Sooners are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored 76+ in four straight. Missouri has lost three of their last four games, but they have played pretty well in their last two home games. The Tigers are shooting 51% from the field and I think they are the much better team in this matchup. Take Missouri to get a big win and cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Missouri -4.5