Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas A&M Aggies Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 12 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas A&M Aggies meet in the SEC Tournament 2nd Round on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET with television coverage on the SEC Network. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.
Oklahoma Riding Winning Streak Into SEC Clash
The Oklahoma Sooners enter the SEC Tournament with an 18-14 overall record and a 7-11 record in SEC play this season. Oklahoma advanced to the second round after defeating South Carolina 86-74 in the opening round of the tournament. Over their last five games, the Sooners have recently won over South Carolina, Texas in overtime, Missouri, LSU, and Auburn, showing strong momentum entering this matchup.
Oklahoma averages 82.7 points per game while allowing 77.4 points per game this season. The Sooners shoot 47% from the field, collect 35.7 rebounds per game, and average 14.0 assists per contest. Defensively, Oklahoma contributes 3.8 blocks and 6.3 steals per game, relying on strong offensive efficiency and transition scoring to create advantages.
In their tournament win over South Carolina, Nijel Pack led Oklahoma with 24 points, shooting 7-of-14 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free throw line. Mohamed Wague led the Sooners with 6 rebounds, helping Oklahoma remain competitive on the glass despite being outrebounded overall. The Sooners were extremely efficient offensively, shooting 60% from the field and 44% from three-point range. With the short turnaround, Oklahoma will look to maintain that shooting efficiency against a rested Texas A&M squad.
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Aggies Await After Bye and Triple-Overtime Thriller
The Texas A&M Aggies enter the SEC Tournament second round with a 21-10 overall record and an 11-7 record in SEC play, earning a bye into this round. Over their last five games, the Aggies have recently won over LSU in triple overtime, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, while also recently losing to Texas and Arkansas.
Texas A&M averages 88.5 points per game while allowing 79.5 points per game this season. The Aggies shoot 46% from the field, collect 37.9 rebounds per game, and average 18.3 assists per contest. Defensively, Texas A&M contributes 3.3 blocks and 8.2 steals per game, often relying on aggressive defense and high-tempo offense to pressure opponents.
In their most recent game, Texas A&M defeated LSU 94-91 in triple overtime. Rashaun Agee led the Aggies with 26 points, while Zach Clemence grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the team on the boards. The Aggies struggled with shooting efficiency, hitting just 37% from the field, but compensated with strong rebounding and defensive pressure that forced 22 LSU turnovers. With additional rest from the tournament bye, Texas A&M will look to capitalize on its depth and rebounding edge in this matchup.
Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas A&M Aggies Pick
Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas A&M Aggies Spread Pick
- Pick: Texas A&M Aggies -4.5
Texas A&M has been one of the more explosive offensive teams in the SEC this season and enters this matchup with the rest advantage. Oklahoma is playing well and coming off a strong shooting performance, but the Sooners now face an Aggies team that rebounds well and forces turnovers at a high rate. With Texas A&M’s depth and physicality, the Aggies should be able to control the pace and pull away late.
Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas A&M Aggies Total Pick
- Pick: Over 156.5
I like the over in this matchup because both teams play at an up-tempo pace and score efficiently when their offenses are clicking. Oklahoma just shot 60% from the field in its tournament opener, while Texas A&M averages nearly 89 points per game. With both teams capable of scoring in transition and from the perimeter, this game has strong potential to turn into a high-scoring contest.
Final Score Prediction: Texas A&M 88, Oklahoma 81
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