Oklahoma Sooners vs Alabama Crimson Tide predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 17, 2026, the Oklahoma Sooners will face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide on their home court. Both teams have been showing relatively similar form recently, with the Oklahoma Sooners winning 2 of their last 5 matches and the Alabama Crimson Tide winning 3 of their last 5.

The bookmakers have the odds slightly in favor of the Alabama Crimson Tide, with a home win probability of 2.6 compared to 1.41 for an away win. However, our model prediction gives a close 45% probability for a home win and 55% for an away win, indicating that this matchup could go either way.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure a victory. The Oklahoma Sooners will need to capitalize on their home court advantage, while the Alabama Crimson Tide will look to continue their recent winning momentum.

Overall, this is set to be an exciting and closely contested game between two evenly matched teams. The outcome will likely come down to who can execute their game plan more effectively on the day.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-16T15:52:03+00:00.

Oklahoma
33%		 Alabama
67%

Prediction (the most likely score): 83:89

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.9 1.37
MarathonBet 2.75 1.41
WilliamHill 2.95 1.4
Pinnacle 2.6 1.41
Best for US Customers 2.9 1.43

Latest Results

13.01.26 Oklahoma Sooners basketball – Florida Gators basketball – 79:96
10.01.26 Texas A&M Aggies basketball – Oklahoma Sooners basketball – 83:76
07.01.26 Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball – Oklahoma Sooners basketball – 72:53
03.01.26 Oklahoma Sooners basketball – Ole Miss Rebels basketball – 86:70
29.12.25 Oklahoma Sooners basketball – Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball – 93:69		 13.01.26 Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball – Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – 82:97
10.01.26 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Texas Longhorns basketball – 88:92
07.01.26 Vanderbilt Commodores basketball – Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – 96:90
03.01.26 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 89:74
29.12.25 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Yale Bulldogs basketball – 102:78

Facts

  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • In this match, Alabama is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Oklahoma won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 393:390. (average 78.6:78).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Oklahoma won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 159:130. (average 79.5:65).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.01.25 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Oklahoma Sooners basketball – 107:79
    28.01.23 Oklahoma Sooners basketball – Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – 93:69
    30.01.21 Oklahoma Sooners basketball – Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – 66:61
    27.01.18 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Oklahoma Sooners basketball – 80:73
    08.11.13 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Oklahoma Sooners basketball – 73:82

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

    11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

    25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

    27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

    56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

    61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

    78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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