UConn vs Oklahoma prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
It's UConn vs Oklahoma in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with where to watch and game time.
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The 2025 NCAA Tournament is here, folks. First-round action continues on Friday with a matchup between two-time defending champion UConn and Oklahoma in the West Region.
The UConn Huskies finished the 2024-25 season with a 23-10 record, good for third in the Big East. That earned them a No. 8 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Oklahoma Sooners, finished 14th in the SEC with a 20-13 record. That earned them a No. 9 seed in the Big Dance.
UConn ranks as the 35th-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the 14th-ranked offense and 94th-ranked defense. Meanwhile, Oklahoma ranks 38th overall with the 21st-ranked offense and 70th-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see Friday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.
UConn vs. Oklahoma picks and predictions
- Jordan Mendoza: Oklahoma
- Paul Myerberg: UConn
- Erick Smith: UConn
- Eddie Timanus: UConn
- Dan Wolken: UConn
- Craig Meyer: UConn 66, Oklahoma 60
- Colton Sulley: UConn 79, Oklahoma 77
All but one of our experts are siding with UConn in this first round matchup. Craig Meyer is picking the Huskies to cover the 5.5-point spread and the game to go under the 147.5-point total. The Oklahoman's Colton Sulley is backing Oklahoma and the over.
UConn vs. Oklahoma date, start time, where to watch
- Game Day: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Game Time: 9:25 p.m. ET
- Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now!
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UConn vs. Oklahoma odds
Odds as of Thursday, March 20 via BetMGM.
- Spread: UConn -5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Favorite: UConn -235
- Moneyline Underdog: Oklahoma +190
- Total: 147.5
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