Crimson Tide Edge Sooners in Close Contest
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Lloyd Noble Center
Alabama Crimson Tide 83, Oklahoma Sooners 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners?
Alabama Crimson Tide beat Oklahoma Sooners 83-81 at Lloyd Noble Center on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners?
Alabama Crimson Tide were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Alabama Crimson Tide narrowly defeated the Oklahoma Sooners with a final score of 83-81 at the Lloyd Noble Center. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Alabama improving their record to 14-5 while Oklahoma fell to 11-8. The fixture was particularly intriguing given the teams' recent performances and their previous meeting earlier in the season, where Alabama had also emerged victorious.
Oklahoma entered the game struggling, having lost their last three games, including a 79-96 defeat to the Florida Gators just days prior. Over their last ten games, they held a 6-4 record, averaging 82.4 points scored per game while allowing 74.1 points. Their home performance was slightly better, with a record of 4-1 at Lloyd Noble Center, but they had shown vulnerability, especially in their last five games, where they averaged 77.4 points scored and allowed 78.0 points.
In contrast, Alabama came into the game on a one-game winning streak, having won seven of their last ten matchups. They averaged an impressive 92.4 points scored per game during that stretch, with 83.1 points allowed. Their away record was less dominant, standing at 1-1, but their overall form suggested they were a formidable opponent, particularly given their recent scoring capabilities.
The previous meeting between these two teams earlier in the season ended with Alabama defeating Oklahoma 107-79, which added an extra layer of anticipation for this rematch. The Crimson Tide's ability to score heavily was evident in both encounters, and they continued that trend in this game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall health of both rosters can often play a significant role in such close matchups. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Alabama was favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 177.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game, which ultimately proved accurate with both teams combining for 164 points.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-January evening in Oklahoma, with the atmosphere electric as fans filled the Lloyd Noble Center. Viewers were treated to a back-and-forth contest, with Alabama managing to secure the win in the closing moments. Key scoring plays included several critical free throws from Xzayvier Brown and Aden Holloway, who contributed significantly to Alabama's final tally.
Overall, this matchup not only highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball but also showcased the offensive talents of both teams, setting the stage for their upcoming games as they navigate through the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ALA -5.5 | 177.5 o -110 / u -110 | Alabama Crimson Tide -258 · Oklahoma Sooners +210 |
Leaders
- PointsXzayvier Brown21Oklahoma Sooners
- AssistsXzayvier Brown4Oklahoma Sooners
- ReboundsDerrion Reid9Oklahoma Sooners
- PointsLabaron Philon Jr.23Alabama Crimson Tide
- AssistsLabaron Philon Jr.4Alabama Crimson Tide
- ReboundsAiden Sherrell9Alabama Crimson Tide
Recent form
Oklahoma Sooners
Last 10: 6-4Streak L382.4 scored · 74.1 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L79-96vs Florida GatorsJan 14
- L76-83at Texas A&M AggiesJan 10
- L53-72at Mississippi State BulldogsJan 8
- W86-70vs Ole Miss RebelsJan 3
- W93-69vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDec 30
- W107-54vs Stetson HattersDec 23
- W89-67vs Kansas City RoosDec 17
- W85-76at Oklahoma State CowboysDec 13
- L70-86at Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 7
- W86-68at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsDec 3
Alabama Crimson Tide
Last 10: 7-3Streak W192.4 scored · 83.1 allowed per game1-1 away
- W97-82at Mississippi State BulldogsJan 14
- L88-92vs Texas LonghornsJan 11
- L90-96at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 8
- W89-74vs Kentucky WildcatsJan 3
- W102-78vs Yale BulldogsDec 30
- W92-81vs Kennesaw State OwlsDec 21
- W104-93vs South Florida BullsDec 18
- L75-96vs Arizona WildcatsDec 14
- W97-55vs UTSA RoadrunnersDec 7
- W90-84vs Clemson TigersDec 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Alabama Crimson Tide | Oklahoma Sooners |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-66 | 28-72 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 10-33 | 6-24 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 25 |
| Free throws | 15-26 | 19-22 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 28 |
| Assists | 12 | 13 |
| Steals | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 34 |
| Fouls | 14 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 12 | 12 |
| Time in front | 29 | 56 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-52Derrion Reid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-54Nijel Pack makes 21-foot jumper
- 2nd Half48-55Mohamed Wague makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-55Amari Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-55Amari Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-55Aiden Sherrell makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half55-55Aiden Sherrell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aden Holloway assists)
- 2nd Half57-55Aiden Sherrell makes layup
- 2nd Half59-55Labaron Philon Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-56Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-57Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-57Amari Allen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-59Kirill Elatontsev makes 13-foot jumper (Tae Davis assists)
- 2nd Half61-62Kirill Elatontsev makes 25-foot three point jumper (Derrion Reid assists)
- 2nd Half62-62Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-64Jadon Jones makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-64Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-67Nijel Pack makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kirill Elatontsev assists)
- 2nd Half65-67Labaron Philon Jr. makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half65-69Mohamed Wague makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half66-69Aiden Sherrell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-69Aiden Sherrell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-71Derrion Reid makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Xzayvier Brown assists)
- 2nd Half67-73Xzayvier Brown makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half70-73Labaron Philon Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Houston Mallette assists)
- 2nd Half73-73Labaron Philon Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half73-75Nijel Pack makes driving layup
- 2nd Half76-75Houston Mallette makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aiden Sherrell assists)
- 2nd Half78-75Labaron Philon Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-75Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half79-76Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-77Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-77Houston Mallette makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-78Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-79Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-79Aden Holloway makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-79Aden Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-80Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half82-81Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half83-81Amari Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Oklahoma Sooners, below favours Alabama Crimson Tide.
Venue
- Lloyd Noble CenterNorman, OK
- Attendance7922
- OfficialsPatrick Evans, Kipp Kissinger, K.B. Burdett Jr.
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