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College Basketball Crown Championship: Oklahoma vs West Virginia Preview, Odds, Predictions (April 5)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The Sooners eliminated Baylor in the Crown semifinals.
- The Mountaineers beat Creighton in the Crown semifinals.
- This marks the 28th all-time matchup between the two squads.
The 2026 College Basketball Crown will come to a close when the West Virginia Mountaineers take on the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners stand out as a slight favorite, paving the way for a great showdown in the championship round.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 5, 5:30 pm ET
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- How to Watch: FOX
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | -115 | -3 | O137 |
| West Virginia | -105 | +3 | U137 |
Game Preview
The Sooners (21-15) took down Colorado and Baylor to make their way to the championship game of the Crown. Xzayvier Brown registered game highs of 21 points and six assists for the Sooners, as well as a team-high six rebounds without committing a turnover in his 35-plus minutes. Tae Davis scored 11 of his 18 points after halftime, Derrion Reid finished with 17 points and Nijel Pack registered 15 points, four assists and three steals.
The Mountaineers (20-14) got past the likes of Stanford and Creighton to advance to the final round of the Crown. DJ Thomas led the attack with 20 points, having made nine of his 14 field goal attempts, including two of five from 3-point distance for his game-high scoring total. Treysen Eaglestaff tallied 16 points that included him making four 3-pointers, Brenen Lorient contributed 15 points, Honor Huff had 13 points, and Chance Moore came off the bench to score 10 points and grab a game-best 13 rebounds.
Oklahoma vs West Virginia Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 27 meetings in their history, and the result is a 17-10 edge for the Sooners. The last matchup was in January 2024 when Oklahoma won 77-63 at home
Oklahoma vs West Virginia Predictions
The winner of this matchup will stand tall as the 2025 Crown champions. West Virginia enjoyed its most wins in the last six seasons after achieving the 20-win mark, hoping to cap it off with a title in the Crown. However, Oklahoma will have a lot to say about that as they seek hardware after falling short of an At-Large bid for the NCAA Tournament. Expect this game to be close, but the Sooners will hope for big plays from Nijel Pack and Derrion Reid. Our betting pick here is for the Sooners to win the game.
- Free NCAAB pick: Oklahoma Sooners -3
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