UConn vs. Oklahoma Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round
The No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners (20-13) will be looking to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they play the No. 8 UConn Huskies (23-10) on Friday. This 8-9 matchup tips off at 9:25 p.m. ET.
The Huskies head into their game against the Sooners as a 4.5-point favorite. The game's point total is set at 147.5.
Continue scrolling to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the UConn-Oklahoma clash.
UConn vs. Oklahoma Game Information & Odds
- When: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 9:25 p.m. ET
- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Huskies | -4.5 | -112 | -108 | 147.5 | -112 | -108 | -198 | +164 |
UConn vs. Oklahoma Prediction
- Pick ATS: Oklahoma (+4.5)
- Pick OU: Over (147.5)
- Prediction: UConn 76, Oklahoma 74
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UConn vs. Oklahoma Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Huskies 76, Sooners 72.
- The Huskies have a 66.4% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Sooners sit with a 37.9% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- UConn has won 13 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 19 times.
- Oklahoma has won 17 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 15 times.
- UConn has covered the spread seven times this season (7-14-1 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
- Oklahoma has covered the spread six times this year (6-6 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
Key Total Facts
- The Huskies and their opponent have broken the 147.5-point mark 13 times this season.
- So far this season, 21 Sooners games have featured over 147.5 points scored.
- The total for this matchup is 147.5 points, 8.7 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Key Moneyline Facts
- UConn has won 17 of 24 games when the moneyline favorite this season (70.8%).
- Oklahoma has won eight, or 47.1%, of the 17 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -198 or shorter, UConn has a record of 15-5 (75% win percentage).
- Oklahoma has a record of 3-8, a 27.3% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +164 or more by oddsmakers this season.
UConn vs. Oklahoma: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
UConn | Oklahoma | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 77.4 (84) | 78.8 (59) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 68.0 (60) | 74.8 (264) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 9.7 (113) | 7.2 (318) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 8.6 (81) | 8.6 (81) |
Assists (Rank) | 17.6 (6) | 13.7 (166) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 10.1 (77) | 11.4 (213) |
UConn 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solomon Ball | 33 | 14.6 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
Liam McNeeley | 25 | 14.5 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Alex Karaban | 31 | 14.4 | 5.2 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Tarris Reed, Jr. | 33 | 9.7 | 7.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
Hassan Diarra | 33 | 7.9 | 3.5 | 5.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
Oklahoma 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jeremiah Fears | 33 | 17.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Jalon Moore | 33 | 16.0 | 5.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
Duke Miles | 33 | 9.5 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
Brycen Goodine | 30 | 8.1 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.0 |
Kobe Elvis | 33 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
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