Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Oklahoma vs Alabama NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tuscaloosa.

Oklahoma vs Alabama Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Sooners and Crimson Tide. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on SEC, and it's hosted by the Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. Get ready to place your bets! This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 166.5 points, and Alabama is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Oklahoma.

Oklahoma vs. Alabama Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Oklahoma Sooners at Alabama Crimson Tide
Where: Tuscaloosa at Coleman Coliseum
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds ALA -12.5, OKL +548 | ALA -847 O/U 166.5

Sooners Preview: Is a Win at Tuscaloosa Possible for the Sooners?

Oklahoma improved to 13-0 with an 89-67 win over Prairie View A&M on Sunday. The Sooners were heavy favorites at -30.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, just under the O/U line of 160.5.

Oklahoma led 43-32 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half while allowing 35. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Sooners continued their unbeaten streak.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 60.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 65.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 80.8% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 29.4% on 5 of 17 three-point attempts.

The Sooners were also impressive at the free-throw line, making 32 of 35 attempts for a 91.4% success rate. Tanahj Pettway and Jalon Moore each contributed 22 points, with Moore shooting 70% from the field. Oklahoma finished with just 7 assists and 4 offensive rebounds in the game.

Sooners Team Defense

Even though Oklahoma allowed 67 points, they gave up a 60% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 21 of 26 from two-point range, an 80% clip. From beyond the arc, Oklahoma held them to 5 of 17 shooting, or 29%.

Oklahoma sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 32 free throws, a 91% success rate. The Sooners limited second-chance opportunities by allowing just 4 offensive rebounds.

Crimson Tide Preview: Can the Crimson Tide Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Alabama Crimson Tide Recent Game/Games

Alabama improved to 11-2 on the season with a 105-82 home win over South Dakota State on Sunday. The Crimson Tide entered the game as -22.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 187, surpassing the over/under line of 166.5.

Alabama took control early, leading 57-33 at halftime. However, they allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 48 of their own, indicating some defensive lapses after the break.

Crimson Tide Offense Breakdown

Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 105 points with a 59% effective field goal percentage. They connected on 19 threes, shooting 34.5% from deep, while dominating inside, hitting 78.3% of their two-point attempts.

Oscar Cluff was a force on the boards, grabbing 15 rebounds to go along with 21 points. Aden Holloway also added 21 points, hitting 8 threes at a 42.1% clip. Grant Nelson was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 87.5% and adding 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Crimson Tide Team Defense

Alabama's defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, hitting 37 of 78 attempts. The Crimson Tide allowed 18 two-point baskets on 23 attempts, a 78% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Alabama's opponents made 19 of 55 three-point attempts, shooting 34%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 shots, a 75% rate. Alabama gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Sooners vs Crimson Tide Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road games, Oklahoma has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 78 points per game.
Through their last five home games, Alabama has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 88 points per game.
Through their last five games as the underdog, the Sooners have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Although the Crimson Tide have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.