The Oklahoma Sooners play the West Virginia Mountaineers in the College Basketball Crown title game from Las Vegas, Nevada. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Oklahoma is favored by -3.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -170. The total is set at 136.5 points.
Here’s my Oklahoma vs. West Virginia predictions and college basketball picks for April 5, 2026.
Oklahoma vs West Virginia Prediction
My Pick: Oklahoma -3.5 (Play to -4)
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Oklahoma vs. West Virginia Odds
| Oklahoma Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -114 | 136.5 -111o / -110u | -170 |
| West Virginia Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -106 | 136.5 -111o / -110u | +140 |
- Oklahoma vs West Virginia spread: Oklahoma -3.5
- Oklahoma vs West Virginia over/under: 136.5 points
- Oklahoma vs West Virginia moneyline: Oklahoma -170, West Virginia +140
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Oklahoma vs West Virginia College Basketball Betting Preview
Oklahoma and West Virginia dominated in the College Basketball Crown semifinals, en route to a title clash in Vegas.
You couldn't find a pair of more polar opposite teams. West Virginia would love a game in the 50s or 60s. It plays at the 361st-slowest tempo in America and boasts the 17th-best defense in the country.
Ross Hodge's squad specializes in holding teams from scoring inside. It limits opponents to 46% shooting on 2s (17th), so to beat West Virginia, Oklahoma will have to hit 3s.
The Sooners will let it fly from deep, either way. They attempt 3s on 43% of their shots and hit 36.4% of them. The tantalizing guard tandem of Xzayvier Brown and Nijel Pack could be tough for West Virginia to contain.
Pack is always moving to hunt his shot, as he shot 45% from 3 this season. Meanwhile, Brown loves his dribble-drive game, but Hodge's no-middle defense could limit his impact.
Now, let's talk about West Virginia's lack of shooting — and lack of scoring — in general. The Mountaineers are a woeful 134th in offensive efficiency. They take 3s on 42% of shots but make just 32% of them.
Honor Huff is the main shot-taker. He averages 16 points per game and has the freedom to take tough shots. Huff is the only real creator in this offense. The rims in Vegas have been tough on Huff, as he's 3-of-16 from 3 in the two games.
Outside of Huff, Hodge will likely look to involve his forwards, the burly Harlan Obioha and the uber-athletic Brenan Lorient.
Oklahoma has a poor defense, ranking 90th in defensive efficiency. The biggest issue is rebounding, as it gives up second-chances on 32% of possession (296th). However, West Virginia only grabs offensive boards 30% of the time.
I'm rolling with the Sooners to wear the crown. Let's remember, almost no team was hotter late in the season than Oklahoma, which won six straight games before losing to Arkansas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
I had the Sooners winning the Crown before it began, and I don't see any reason to change my view.
West Virginia, as I said, is horrible on the offensive end, and I'll trust the more consistent offensive team here.
My Pick: Oklahoma -3.5 (Play to -4)
