Kentucky Wildcats vs Oklahoma Sooners Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/26/2025

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Venue:  Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK 

Where to Watch:  SEC Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Kentucky -2.5, Oklahoma +2.5; Over/Under:  162.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Kentucky -2.5, Oklahoma +2.5; Over/Under:  162.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Kentucky -2.5, Oklahoma +2.5; Over/Under:  162.5 points

Kentucky Wildcats:  18-9 (7-7) (9th place, SEC)

Oklahoma Sooners:  17-10 (4-10) (13th place, SEC)

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Kentucky Wildcats:  3-2  last 5

Oklahoma Sooners:  1-4  last 5

Kentucky is entering this game with an 18-9 record overall, a 7-7 record in conference games, and they are 2-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Alabama Crimson Tide in their last game. Koby Brea led the team in points per game in that game with 20 while Andrew Carr and Amari Williams each were next on the team with 17. Amari Williams led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Amari Williams led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 42.6% from the field, 34.6% from 3-point range, and 72.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 85.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 76.4 PPG against them. Kentucky has an ATS record of 14-13 this season and their O/U record is 14-13.

Oklahoma is entering this game with a 17-10 record overall, a 4-10 conference record, and they are 11-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in their last game. Jeremiah Fears led the team in points in that game with 27 while Jalon Moore was next on the team with 18. Jeremiah Fears led the team in assists with 10 in that game while Sam Godwin led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 52.7% from the field, 42.3% from 3-point range, and 70.6% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 73.5 PPG against them. Oklahoma has an ATS record of 12-15 this season and their O/U record is 15-12.

The current betting odds have Kentucky listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Kentucky has looked good in their games this season with their 18-9 record overall, but their 7-7 conference record has them right in the middle of the SEC. They haven't been a good road team this year with their 2-6 road record, but they are ranked inside the top 25 and need to start ramping up as they prepare for the postseason. Meanwhile, Oklahoma has looked good in their games this season with their 17-10 record overall, but their 4-10 conference record has them right near the bottom of the SEC. They have looked good on their home court with their 11-4 home record, but they have still struggled there against stronger opponents. They are coming off a nice home win over Mississippi State in their last one, but that is their only win in their last 5 games as they have been struggling with a tougher schedule lately. Now they are getting another ranked team to face in this game and Kentucky hasn't looked bad lately. Kentucky is 3-2 in their last 5 games, but they are coming off a road loss to Alabama in their last one. That isn't a bad loss since Alabama is one of the best teams in the SEC, but they are going to be motivated to bring their best effort here to bounce back. Oklahoma hasn't been a good team in the conference this season either so this is a game that Kentucky simply has to win. Look for Kentucky to prove why they deserved to be ranked with a nice bounce back win in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on Kentucky to cover the spread in this game. 

Kentucky Oklahoma Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Kentucky 74 Oklahoma 68.

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Kentucky Wildcats: 7-2 ATS off a road loss against a conference rival. 18-9 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses. 24-17 ATS vs. good free throw shooting teams - making 72% of their attempts or more. 11-5 OVER when the line is +3 to -3. 8-3 OVER off a road loss. 25-15 OVER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%).

Oklahoma Sooners: 5-11 ATS off a win against a conference rival. 4-8 ATS after allowing 85 points or more. 14-24 ATS vs. good free throw shooting teams - making 72% of their attempts or more. 8-4 OVER after allowing 85 points or more. 13-6 OVER versus up-tempo teams averaging 62 or more shots/game. 

Kentucky Wildcats:  L. Butler (G) Questionable - Shoulder. J. Robinson (G) Questionable - Wrist. K. Kriisa (G) Out - Foot.

Oklahoma Sooners:  D. Miles (G) Questionable - Teeth.

“You'll know when we're functioning at our highest level offensively when we're earning 30 plus threes. We haven't had a tremendous amount of success consistently being there this year, but we still have the most important part of the season left, and we would love to occupy that space. My hope is that we'll get some more up.” - Mark Pope on his team’s offense this season. 

“The crazy thing about it is to keep believing. There becomes a narrative, and we’re right there.” - Porter Moser after his team’s win against MS State in their last game. 

L. Butler 

A. Carr 

O. Oweh 

J. Robinson 

A. Williams

K. Elvis 

J. Fears 

S. Godwin 

D. Miles 

J. Moore

PPG: O. Oweh (15.7)

APG: L. Butler (4.6)

Reb/G: A. Williams (8.8)

PPG: J. Moore (17)

APG: J. Fears (4)

Reb/G: J. Moore (5.7)

Coaches:

Kentucky Wildcats: Mark Pope (1st season)

Oklahoma Sooners: Porter Moser (4th season)