Oklahoma Sooners vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/13/26

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The Oklahoma Sooners face the Arkansas Razorbacks in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament, setting up a matchup between a surging Oklahoma team and a well rested Arkansas squad. Oklahoma enters with a 19-14 record after an impressive 83-63 upset victory over the Texas A&M Aggies in the second round. The Sooners controlled that game early, building a 22-point halftime lead while dominating the glass with a 48-33 rebounding advantage. Nijel Pack led the scoring with 20 points and four three pointers, while Xzayvier Brown added 16 points and Derrion Reid delivered a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double. The victory extended Oklahoma’s momentum to six straight wins and eight victories in its last ten games, highlighting a team playing some of its best basketball late in the season. If the Sooners can continue controlling the boards and generating balanced scoring from their backcourt, they could again make things difficult for a higher seeded opponent.

Arkansas enters the quarterfinal with a 23-8 record (13-5 SEC) and the benefit of extra rest after earning a first round bye in the tournament. The Razorbacks have been one of the more explosive offenses in the conference, at times averaging over 90 points per game during stretches of the season thanks to their fast tempo and transition scoring. Arkansas also won the regular season meeting against Oklahoma, using efficient shooting and interior scoring to create separation. Freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. provides another dynamic scoring and playmaking option, helping fuel the Razorbacks’ attack. While Oklahoma’s recent run makes the Sooners a dangerous opponent, Arkansas’ depth and pace create problems for teams forced to play on short rest in the tournament. If the Razorbacks push the tempo and take advantage of transition opportunities, their offensive firepower should gradually create separation as the game progresses.

Oklahoma vs Arkansas prediction: Arkansas -7.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to -8.