Alabama vs. Oklahoma Prediction & Odds
Number two Alabama heads to Norman to play unranked Oklahoma on ESPN at 2:00 PM ET Saturday afternoon. Can the Crimson Tide cover the 6.5-point spread as road favorites?
Alabama is 18-2 on the year with their best wins coming over Houston and Arkansas. Their only losses came against UConn and Gonzaga. The Crimson Tide are 12-7-1 against the spread this season.
Oklahoma is 11-9 this season with their best wins coming over Ole Miss and Florida. Their worst losses came against Sam Houston and Villanova. The Sooners are 9-10-1 against the spread this year.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
639 Alabama Crimson Tide (-6.5) vs. 640 Oklahoma Sooners (+6.5); O/U 146
2:00 PM ET, Saturday, January 28, 2023
Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
Alabama vs. Oklahoma Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that the public favors the Crimson Tide in this contest. Our public betting data illustrates that 57% of public bets are on Alabama -6.5. Do note that these numbers are subject to change and could be different once tipoff rolls around, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Alabama Game Notes
Alabama freshman forward Brandon Miller is one of the best players in the country. Miller leads the SEC in scoring with 19.5 points per game and ranks 4th in the conference with 8.2 rebounds per game. The 6’9” Antioch, TN native has been shooting well from deep this year, as he’s converting 45.1% of his three-pointers on 7.1 attempts per game. The Crimson Tide will need their fantastic freshman to perform at a high level to win and cover this game on the road Saturday.
Oklahoma Game Notes
Oklahoma’s leading scorer is senior guard Grant Sherfield. Sherfield is 7th in the Big 12 in scoring with 16.4 points per contest and tied for 7th in the conference with 2.4 made three-pointers per game. The Fort Worth, Texas native has been shooting well both from deep (42%) and the free throw line (86.3%) this year, and he’ll need to continue his hot shooting for Oklahoma to keep pace with an explosive Alabama team this weekend.
Alabama vs. Oklahoma CBB Betting Trends
Alabama is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games against a team with a winning home record.
Alabama is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Oklahoma is 4-9-2 ATS in their last 15 Saturday games.
Oklahoma is 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an outright loss.
Alabama vs. Oklahoma CBB Prediction:
The Crimson Tide are the cream of the crop when it comes to college basketball teams this year. Their recent stretch of play demonstrates that. Alabama is 7-1 against the spread in their last 8 games overall and 7-1 against the spread following an outright win. They beat Mississippi State 66-63 on Wednesday. Further, Alabama is 7-1 against the spread in their last 8 games against a team with a winning straight-up record. The Sooners are 11-9 on the year. The Crimson Tide have been good on Saturdays this season (4-1 ATS) and I think that trend continues on the road in this interconference showdown. I’ll lay the points with the Crimson Tide.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE -6.5
