Oklahoma vs Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

Alabama head coach Nate Oats calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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  • Alabama is a -12.5 point favorite vs Oklahoma
  • Total (Over/Under): 165.5 points
  • Oklahoma / Alabama TV channel: SECN

The Oklahoma Sooners visit Coleman Coliseum to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The Oklahoma vs. Alabama Over/Under is 165.5 total points.

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Oklahoma vs. Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Oklahoma+12.5 -105O 165.5 -110+625
Alabama -12.5 -115U 165.5 -110-1000

Oklahoma vs Alabama Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Alabama will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Oklahoma vs Alabama Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Oklahoma will cover the spread with 52.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Oklahoma has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+10.70 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.55 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+7.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+6.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games at home (+4.85 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.09 Units / 7% ROI)

Oklahoma Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oklahoma has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 3.16% ROI).

  • 12-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.55 Units / 1.49% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.79% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.65 Units / -11.58% ROI

Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Alabama has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.85 Units / -26.83% ROI).

  • 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.75 Units / -0.89% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Oklahoma Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma is shooting 82% from the free throw line (231/282) this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Oklahoma averaged 6.1 turnovers per game (110 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

Oklahoma had a TS% of 50% in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Oklahoma had an eFG% of 54% in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Alabama has averaged 89.3 points per game (4,197 points/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Oklahoma Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (23/57) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Oklahoma has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (38/149) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 48% (160/331) in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 40% off the dribble (6/15) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26%

Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama has averaged 31.1 defensive rebounds per game (404 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Alabama has averaged 31.1 defensive rebounds per game (404 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.4

Alabama has allowed 77.2 points per game (1,004 points/13 games) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 65.9

Alabama has averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,331 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6


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