Oklahoma Sooners vs Auburn Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
Betting on today’s Sooners and Tigers game? Catch the action at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on SECN. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with Auburn being favored by -16.5 at home against Oklahoma.
OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners +16.5
This game will be played at Neville Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have Auburn winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma at +16.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
No Pressure for Oklahoma as Away Dogs
Oklahoma Sooners Recent Game/Games
The Sooners improved to 16-5 this season with a dominant 97-67 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday. Oklahoma, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 164 went over the O/U line of 152.5.
After trailing 40-36 at halftime, Oklahoma turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Vanderbilt 61-27.
Oklahoma’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points with a field goal percentage of 63.2% (36/57). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.7%, thanks in part to their 67.6% shooting on two-pointers (25/37) and 55% from beyond the arc (11/20).
Devin McGlockton and Jeremiah Fears led the way, with McGlockton scoring 22 points and hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Fears added 21 points and 6 rebounds, while Jason Edwards also contributed 21 points, despite shooting just 35% overall and 20% from three-point range.
Oklahoma’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 63% from the field. They had trouble containing two-point shots, with the other team hitting 67% of their attempts inside the arc.
From three-point range, Oklahoma allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, a 55% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 of those opportunities.
Will Auburn Make it Happen at Home?
Auburn Tigers Recent Game/Games
Auburn improved to 20-1 on the season with a 92-82 road win over Ole Miss on Saturday. The Tigers entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 174 went over the pre-game line of 148.5.
Leading 41-34 at halftime, Auburn put up 51 points in the second half, but also allowed 48 points to the Rebels. Despite the defensive lapses, Auburn’s offense was strong enough to secure the win.
Auburn’s offense put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (14/28), contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 59.7%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 78.3% of their attempts (18/23).
Sean Pedulla led the way with 29 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from three. Johni Broome added a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Chad Baker-Mazara also had a strong game, making 4 of 6 threes and finishing with 18 points.
Despite Auburn’s defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Tigers struggled to contain two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 54% of their attempts inside the arc, going 20/37.
From three-point range, Auburn held their opponent to 31% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 19 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 24 of those for 68%. Auburn also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.