Pick details
| MATCHUP | Oklahoma Sooners | West Virginia Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-15 | 20-14 |
| Spread | -3.5 -108 | +3.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -162 | +136 |
| Total | Over 139.5 (-108) | Under 139.5 (-112) |
| Where | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Sunday, April 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | FOX | |
The Oklahoma Sooners and the West Virginia Mountaineers will meet on Sunday evening in the College Basketball Crown Invitational Championship Game at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers enter Sunday night’s game with a 20–14 win‑loss record, including a 9–9 mark in conference play and a dreadful 3-6 record on the road. The Mountaineers have compiled recent wins over Stanford, Arizona State, BYU, Cincinnati, Mount St. Mary’s and the UCF Knights, while dropping games to Clemson, Utah, Ohio State, Xavier, Wake Forest the Kansas State Wildcats.
More recently, in the West Viriginia Mountaineers thrilling overtime victory over the Stanford Cardinal two days ago, Mountaineers guard Honor Huff amassed 21 points (5 of 12 shooting from the field: 11 of 13 shooting from the free-throw line), 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal showcasing his ability to lead the West Virginia backcourt.
The West Virginia Mountaineers average 69.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting from the field and 32.3 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Mountaineers are allowing opponents 65.1 points per contest which ranks sixth in the nation.
Senior guard Honor Huff leads the West Virginia Mountaineers averaging 16 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1 steal on 35.4 percent shooting from the field per game. Senior guard Chance Moore adds 10.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while forward Brenen Lorient contributes 11.7 points, 1.9 assists. 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest providing the Mountaineers with a strong interior presence.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners enter Sunday’s contest with a 21–15 win‑loss record, including a 7–11 in conference play and a 4-7 record on the road. The Sooners have compiled wins over Baylor, Texas A&M, Marquette, Texas, Missouri and Wake Forest, while losing games to Gonzaga, Arizona State, Arkansas and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Earlier this season, in the Oklahoma Sooners 86–68 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Oklahoma forward Mohamed Wague tallied 11 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal illustrating his ability to play at a high level.
The Oklahoma Sooners average 82.9 points (28th in country) on 46.7 percent shooting from the field and 36.4 percent shooting from three‑point range (43rd in nation) per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Sooners are allowing opponents 77.3 points per game.
Senior guard Nijel Pack leads the Oklahoma Sooners averaging 16.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3 assists and 0.6 steals per game. Senior forward Tae Davis adds 12.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. Sophomore forward Derrion Reid provides 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Senior forward Mohamed Wague anchors the paint averaging 7.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
• Elite guard play. Senior guard Honor Huff leads the West Virginia Mountaineers averaging 16 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1 steal on 35.4 percent shooting from the field per game.
• Frontcourt presence. Forward Brenen Lorient contributes 11.7 points, 1.9 assists. 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest.
• Defensive edge. West Virginia allows just 65.1 points per game which ranks 6th in the nation. Conversely, the Oklahoma Sooners are allowing opponents 74.8 points per contest which ranks an abysmal 273rd in the country.
Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win
• Quality guard play. Senior guard Nijel Pack leads the Oklahoma Sooners averaging 16.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3 assists and 0.6 steals per game
• Balanced scoring. Davis, Wague, and Reid provide consistent secondary production.
• Offensive advantage. The Oklahoma Sooners average 82.9 points (28th in country) on 46.7 percent shooting from the field and 36.4 percent shooting from three‑point range (43rd in nation) per game.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Oklahoma Sooners Prediction
In my view, this matchup sets up as a high paced, guard driven championship game with both offenses operating at a level. Oklahoma’s spacing and shot creation consistently generates quality looks, while West Virginia’s physicality and frontcourt scoring give them the ability to trade possessions and keep pace. I think going with the total rather than a side is the clear way to go in this one. With that said, I am backing over 136.5 points in this game.
Hans Geevers's Pick: Over 136.5
