Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Longhorns and Sooners. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on SECN, and it’s hosted by the Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. Get ready to place your bets! This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and Oklahoma is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Texas.
TEXAS LONGHORNS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -2.5
This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA SOONERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Sooners.
- Not only will Oklahoma pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Is a Win at Norman Possible for the Longhorns?
Texas dropped to 11-5 on the season after a 74-70 home loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Longhorns entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.
Texas trailed 33-31 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 41 points to the Volunteers after the break, which proved to be the difference.
Tre Johnson led the way for Texas with 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. The Longhorns shot 41.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%, and connected on just 28% of their three-point attempts (7-of-25).
Texas grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists, with Zakai Zeigler contributing 8 assists to go along with his 16 points. Darlinstone Dubar added 12 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, and finished 4-of-6 overall from the field.
Texas held their opponent to 74 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Texas gave up 7 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 28%. They also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 78%.
Can the Sooners Offense Score Enough at Home?
Oklahoma fell to 13-3 on the season after a 72-62 loss to Georgia on Saturday. The Sooners, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 147.5.
Oklahoma led 36-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 39.
Oklahoma struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they managed 62 points in the game.
Jalon Moore, Asa Newell, and Dakota Leffew each contributed 15 points, with Leffew shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from three. Kobe Elvis also shot 50% from beyond the arc, adding 14 points and 5 assists.
Oklahoma’s defense gave up 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Oklahoma held the other team to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting percentage. The opposing team also went 27/37 from the free-throw line, and Oklahoma gave up 12 offensive rebounds.