College Football Playoff First Round Game: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/19

College Football Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners will meet in the College Football Playoff First Round Game. The game will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK. It is set to kick off at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on ABC.

Alabama enters the game with a 10-3 record, ranked #11 in both the AP and Coaches polls. The Sooners hold a 10-2 record and are ranked #8 in both polls. Both teams are part of the Southeastern Conference. The game odds show Alabama as a slight favorite with a spread of -1.0.

Alabama Team Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide ended their regular season with a loss against the Georgia Bulldogs, 28-7. They struggled to move the chains, only achieving 11 first downs compared to Georgia’s 16. Alabama’s rushing game was nearly non-existent, resulting in negative rushing yards.

In their game against Auburn, Alabama secured a win with a score of 27-20. Alabama had 18 first downs and managed 158 rushing yards, a significant improvement from their previous game. Their defense was strong, recovering four fumbles from Auburn.

Throughout the 2025 season, Alabama showed strength in their passing game, ranking 10th nationally with 3,551 passing yards. Quarterback Ty Simpson led the charge with 3,268 passing yards and 26 touchdowns. Injuries have been a concern, with key players like Jah-Marien Latham and Josh Cuevas listed as questionable for upcoming games.

College Football Playoff First Round Game: Alabama vs Oklahoma Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Football
  • Teams: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Oklahoma Sooners
  • Venue: Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK
  • Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Alabama Moneyline -112, Oklahoma Moneyline -108, Alabama Spread -1.0 (-109), Oklahoma Spread +1.0 (-111), Total Over 40.5 (-111), Total Under 40.5 (-110)

Oklahoma Team Preview

The Oklahoma Sooners have had a strong recent run at home. They defeated LSU 17-13 and Missouri 17-6 in their last two home games. In these games, they showed a solid defense by limiting their opponents’ scoring and making key interceptions.

Quarterback John Mateer has been an important player for the Sooners. He has 2,578 passing yards this season, ranking first on the team. Mateer has thrown 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 11 games.

On the injury front, the Sooners have several players listed as questionable, including Jovantae Barnes and Jacob Sexton. Troy Everett is out for the season with an undisclosed injury. The team will need to manage these injuries as they continue their season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Alabama is favored by 1 point with odds of -109. Alabama’s offense ranks 24th in points for, while Oklahoma’s defense ranks 58th in points against. Given Alabama’s slightly higher offensive ranking, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Alabama 24, Oklahoma 20.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 40.5. Alabama’s offense has scored 406 points this season, and Oklahoma’s offense has scored 317 points. Both teams have defenses that allow moderate points, suggesting the total will go over. The projected total score is 44 points.