Oklahoma Sooners vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Looking to win big? The Sooners and Razorbacks face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN2. The Razorbacks are hosting the game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. 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 SOONERS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners +3.5
This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 8:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Razorbacks.
- Even though we have Arkansas winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Sooners Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games
The Sooners improved to 14-4 on the season with an 82-62 home win over South Carolina on Saturday. Oklahoma entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the combined points of 144 went over the O/U line of 141.5.
After leading 34-30 at halftime, Oklahoma pulled away by scoring 48 points and holding South Carolina to 32 in the 2nd half.
Oklahoma’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points on 56% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, with the Sooners hitting 60.6% of their two-point attempts and 47.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 17 three-pointers.
At the free-throw line, Oklahoma was nearly automatic, converting 18 of 21 attempts for an 85.7% success rate. The team dished out 19 assists, with Jeremiah Fears contributing 8 assists to go along with his 16 points. Jalon Moore led the way with 22 points, while Morris Ugusuk and Kobe Elvis each hit 4 threes, with Elvis shooting 66.7% from deep.
Even with Oklahoma’s defense giving up 62 points, they couldn’t capitalize on the offensive end. The Sooners allowed their opponents to shoot 56% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts (20/33).
From beyond the arc, Oklahoma’s defense conceded 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws (85%).
Can the Razorbacks Grab a Win at Home?
Arkansas improved to 12-7 on the season with a 68-65 win over Georgia on Wednesday. The Razorbacks were favored by 1 point and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.
After trailing 38-26 at halftime, Arkansas turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgia 42-27 to secure the win.
Arkansas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31% from the field and 13% from three-point range, 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 an 85.3% success rate.
Asa Newell and Adou Thiero both shot 5 of 8 from the field, finishing with 18 and 17 points, respectively. Thiero also grabbed 11 rebounds. The Razorbacks recorded just 6 assists as a team, but pulled down 18 offensive rebounds.
Despite sending their opponents to the line 34 times, Arkansas held them to just 65 points, thanks to a strong defensive effort that limited them to 31% shooting from the field. The Razorbacks were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they allowed just 3 made threes on 23 attempts (13%).
Inside the arc, Arkansas gave up 15 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, with their opponents shooting 42% on those shots. The Razorbacks also allowed 18 offensive rebounds in the game.