In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs Tulsa Prediction for this College Football Week 1 matchup on Saturday, September 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview
Tulsa finished last season with a 4-8 overall record, a 1-7 conference record, and placed 13th in the AAC. They had a 2-4 home record and a 2-4 road record. Offensively, the Golden Hurricane scored 23.2 points per game (ranking 100th in the nation). Defensively, Tulsa allowed 28.9 points per game (ranking 94th in the nation). They averaged 397.9 total yards per game (175.5 rushing, 222.4 passing) and gave up 396.7 total yards per game (182.4 rushing, 214.3 passing).
Baylor Hayes led the Golden Hurricane with 186/316 completed passes and 2,158 total passing yards, throwing 18 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Dominic Richardson led the team in rushing yards with 1,065, adding a team-high 10 touchdowns, while Zion Steptoe had a team-high 27 caught passes for 272 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Ray Coney led the team with 129 total tackles (40 solo), while J’Dan Burnett led Tulsa in sacks with 6.5.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview
Oklahoma State finished last season with a 1-11 overall record, a 0-9 conference record, and placed 16th in the Big 12. They had a 1-6 home record and a 0-5 road record. Offensively, the Cowboys scored 14.2 points per game (ranking 134th in the nation). Defensively, Oklahoma State allowed 33.3 points per game (ranking 126th in the nation). They averaged 292.4 total yards per game (118.3 rushing, 174.1 passing) and gave up 418.3 total yards per game (165.9 rushing, 252.4 passing).
Zane Flores led the Cowboys with 159/266 completed passes and 1,490 total passing yards, throwing 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Rodney Fields Jr. led the team in rushing yards with 614, while Terrill Davis had a team-high 29 caught passes for 373 receiving yards. Defensively, Parker Robertson led the team with 87 total tackles (49 solo), while Wendell Gregory led Oklahoma State in sacks with 4.0.
Oklahoma State Cowboys @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends: Week 1
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win
- Oklahoma State has lost each of its last 11 games.
- The underdog has won each of Tulsa’s last three games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Oklahoma State’s last four games.
- Oklahoma State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six season openers.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in three of Oklahoma State’s last four games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Tulsa’s last seven games.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- Oklahoma State has won each of its last 11 season openers.
- Tulsa has lost 11 of its last 12 games against opponents from the Big 12 Conference.
- Oklahoma State has covered the spread in each of its last six road openers as a favorite.
- Tulsa has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight home openers.
- The favorite has won the first half in eight of Oklahoma State’s last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tulsa’s last seven games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Oklahoma State’s last four games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Player Prop Facts
- Trequan Jones ranked 3rd amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (7.5) last season.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- Drew Mestemaker ranked 1st amongst FBS players for passing yards (4379) last season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulsa ranked 113th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game last season (182.4).
- Tulsa ranked T110th among FBS teams for H2 points per game last season (10.3).
- Oklahoma State ranked 136th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against last season (81.8).
- Oklahoma State ranked 135th among FBS teams for H2 points per game last season (5.6).
Oklahoma State vs Tulsa Prediction
In this Oklahoma State vs Tulsa Prediction, Oklahoma State is coming as -13.5 road favorites. The Cowboys, who are coming off a terrible season with a 1-11 record, imported everything from a North Texas team that had the best offense last season and nearly made the CFP. They are rightfully favored as they are projected as #22 this season and will face a Tulsa team that is projected outside the top-110 and had a -5.7 point differential last season. Take Oklahoma State to win and cover the -13.5 on the road in this one.