Oklahoma vs Tennessee Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Oklahoma Sooners and the Tennessee Volunteers meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Thompson-Boling Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Oklahoma Sooners vs. Tennessee Volunteers prediction.

Oklahoma Sooners Recap

The Oklahoma Sooners come into this game looking to add on to their 94-78 win over Georgia last time out to sit at 13-12 this season. After this game, Oklahoma will head home for a game against Texas A&M.

Sooners Win Back-To-Back Games

Nijel Pack leads the Sooners in scoring with 16.1 PPG along with 3.2 APG and 3.4 RPG this season while Xzayvier Brown has 16.1 PPG with 3.2 RPG and 3.2 APG to lead the Sooners in assists. Tae Davis has 13 PPG with 5.9 RPG while Derrion Reid has 11.5 PPG with 4.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Oklahoma up to this point in the year. Mohamed Wague also has 6.4 PPG with 6.6 RPG to lead Oklahoma in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Oklahoma is averaging 83.4 PPG on 46.8% shooting from the field, 35.7% from three and 73.7% from the foul line this season.

Tennessee Volunteers Recap

The Tennessee Volunteers come into this game looking to add on to their 73-63 win over LSU last time out to sit at 18-7 this season. After this game, Tennessee will head on the road for a game against Vanderbilt.

Volunteers Win 6 Of Last 7

Ja’Kobi Gillespie leads the Vols in scoring and assists with 18.2 PPG and 5.4 APG while Nate Ament has 17.7 PPG with 6.4 RPG to lead the Vols in rebounding along with 2.6 APG to cap off the pair of double-digit scorers for Tennessee up to this point in the year. J.P. Estrella has 9.7 PPG with 5.2 RPG while Jaylen Carey has 7.9 PPG with 6 RPG of his own and Felix Okpara has 6.4 PPG with 5.8 RPG as well this season. As a team, Tennessee is averaging 81 PPG on 46.9% shooting from the field, 35.2% from three and 69.8% from the foul line this season.

Oklahoma Sooners @ Tennessee Volunteers Betting Trends: February 18, 2026

Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win

• Tennessee has won each of its last 18 night games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oklahoma has lost each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
• Tennessee has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win

• Tennessee has lost four of its last five games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of Oklahoma’s last 15 night games have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Four of Tennessee’s last five games have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Tennessee ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.2%).
• Tennessee ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (43.3).
• Oklahoma ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (121.2).
• Oklahoma ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.21).

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Tennessee Volunteers Prediction

I’m on the Volunteers here. I just think this Tennessee team is solid at home and historically, Thompson Boling has been a tough place to go on the road and win for opposing teams. Oklahoma’s had their moments, and they’ve been able to keep it close in some spots, but I think the Vols win this one comfortably at home here. Give me the Volunteers at home in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Tennessee -10.5