The Vanderbilt Commodores (16-4) travel to face off against the Oklahoma Sooners (15-5) on Saturday, February 1st. This game will be played at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman and televised on SECN. Vanderbilt is coming off a win in their previous game, while Oklahoma is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Texas A&M. Tip-off is set for 3:30 ET.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs Oklahoma Sooners
The Commodores Are Coming Off A Win
Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games
Vanderbilt improved to 16-4 on the season with a 74-69 win over Kentucky on Saturday. The Commodores, who were +3 underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 143, falling short of the over/under line of 165.5.
Vanderbilt took control early, leading 41-27 at halftime. However, they allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 33, making the game closer than they would have liked.
The Sooners Are Coming Off A Win
Oklahoma’s season record dropped to 15-5 after a 75-68 loss to Texas A&M on Tuesday. The Sooners were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.
Oklahoma trailed 31-30 at halftime and allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 38. The total points for the game were 143, just under the 144.5 O/U line.
Commodores Offense Breakdown
Vanderbilt’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, with a field goal percentage of 43.9% and an effective field goal percentage of 53%. They connected on 12 of 33 three-point attempts, shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc, and matched that percentage at the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 11 attempts. The Commodores also grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists.
Otega Oweh led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jason Edwards added 18 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Devin McGlockton contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 40% from three. Ansley Almonor was a standout from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 12 points on 80% shooting.
Sooners Offense Breakdown
Oklahoma’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field and hitting 45.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.1%, with a balanced effort inside, going 11 for 22 on twos.
Brycen Goodine led the way with 24 points, knocking down 5 of 9 threes, while Jalon Moore added 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 shots overall. The Sooners dished out 19 assists but struggled on the offensive glass, grabbing just 2 rebounds.
Commodores Team Defense
Vanderbilt’s defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals on 66 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the other team hit 12 of 33 threes, shooting 36%. They also went 4/11 from the free-throw line, shooting 36%.
Sooners Team Defense
Vanderbilt’s defense gave up 69 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 29 made baskets on 66 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt’s opponents hit 12 of 33 threes, shooting 36%. At the free-throw line, they went 4/11, making 36% of their attempts. Vanderbilt also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Commodores vs Sooners Trends
- In their last three games away from home, the Commodores have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 77 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their last five home contests, Oklahoma has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 70 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Commodores have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Sooners have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Oklahoma posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Commodores vs Sooners Prediction
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Sooners to secure the win, with an expected final score of 79-68. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -2.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 153.5, and our model predicts the Commodores and Sooners to score a combined 147 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:February 1, 2025 Oklahoma Sooners, Vanderbilt Commodores