Arkansas Razorbacks vs Oklahoma Sooners Matchup

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

Oklahoma vs Arkansas Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Sooners and Razorbacks. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Arkansas being favored by -3.5 at home against Oklahoma.

Oklahoma vs. Arkansas Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Oklahoma Sooners at Arkansas Razorbacks
Where: Fayetteville at Bud Walton Arena
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Betting Odds ARK -3.5, OKL +138 | ARK -167 O/U 148.5

Sooners Preview: Will the Sooners Win on the Road?

Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games

Oklahoma improved to 14-4 on the season with an 82-62 win over South Carolina on Saturday. The Sooners, who were favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game were 144, going over the 141.5-point line.

Oklahoma led 34-30 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, outscoring the Gamecocks 48-32.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a 56% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 64%, thanks to 60.6% shooting from two-point range and 47.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 17 three-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Sooners were nearly automatic, knocking down 18 of 21 for an 85.7% success rate. They dished out 19 assists, with Jeremiah Fears contributing 8 assists along with 16 points. Jalon Moore led the team with 22 points, while Morris Ugusuk and Kobe Elvis each hit 4 threes, with Elvis shooting 66.7% from deep.

Sooners Team Defense

Oklahoma's defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 56% from the field, hitting 28 of 50 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 of 33 shots to fall, a 60% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Oklahoma's defense saw their opponents connect on 8 of 17 attempts, good for 47%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 18, an 85% success rate. Oklahoma allowed 5 offensive rebounds.

Razorbacks Preview: Can the Razorbacks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Arkansas improved to 12-7 on the season with a 68-65 win over Georgia on Wednesday. The Razorbacks were -1 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the over/under line of 140.5.

After trailing 38-26 at halftime, Arkansas turned things around by scoring 42 points in the second half while holding Georgia to just 27 points.

Razorbacks Offense Breakdown

Arkansas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31% from the field and 13% from beyond the arc, connecting on only 3 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.5%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, hitting 29 of 34 attempts for 85.3%.

Asa Newell and Adou Thiero both shot 62.5% from the field, with Newell scoring 18 points and Thiero adding 17 along with 11 rebounds. The Razorbacks managed 18 offensive rebounds and finished with just 6 assists as a team.

Razorbacks Team Defense

Arkansas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 65 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 23 attempts, a 13% shooting performance.

Despite sending their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 29 of those attempts (85%), Arkansas still managed to keep the score in check. They also gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.

Sooners vs Razorbacks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Sooners have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 76 points per game in these contests.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Arkansas has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Sooners have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Razorbacks have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 3-7.