Texas Longhorns (5-0) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (4-1)
October 12, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma Sooners +14.5 / Texas Longhorns -14.5; Over/Under: +50.5
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The Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Cotton Bowl. Here’s an Oklahoma vs Texas Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma vs Texas Pick.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns beat UL Monroe and Mississippi State, and they play Georgia next. The Texas Longhorns look for their first 6-0 start since the 2009 season. Arch Manning is completing 70.5 percent of his passes for 901 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Isaiah Bond and Ryan Wingo have combined for 611 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Matthew Golden has 18 receptions.
The Texas Longhorns ground game is averaging 191.4 yards per contest, and Jaydon Blue leads the way with 238 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Texas is allowing 7 points and 228.2 yards per game. Anthony Hill Jr. leads the Texas Longhorns with 31 tackles, Colin Simmons has 4 sacks and Ethan Burke has 1 interception.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners lost to Tennessee, beat Auburn, and play South Carolina next. Oklahoma has won 5 of its last 8 non-home games. Jackson Arnold is completing 59.8 percent of his passes for 538 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Deion Burks and Bauer Sharp have combined for 360 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Brenen Thompson has 10 receptions.
The Oklahoma Sooners ground game is averaging 128.6 yards per contest, and Jovantae Barnes leads the way with 199 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Oklahoma is allowing 16 points and 324.2 yards per game. Danny Stutsman leads the Oklahoma Sooners with 40 tackles, R Mason Thomas has 5.5 sacks and Billy Bowman Jr. has 1 interception.
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
- Texas has won each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Oklahoma has lost seven of its last eight games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Texas has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
- Oklahoma has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as an underdog against top-10 AP-ranked teams.
- Texas has won the first half in each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Texas has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oklahoma’s last six games against AP-ranked teams at neutral venues have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Texas’ last five games against AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma ranks 129th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.8).
- Oklahoma ranks 10th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (11.0).
- Texas ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Texas ranks 2nd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (7.0).
Oklahoma vs Texas Prediction
The Texas Longhorns are more than capable of blowing the doors off because they’ve been arguably the best team in the country. However, this is a rivalry game and 8 of the last 10 games between Texas and Oklahoma have been decided by single points. Oklahoma needs to find some offense or this game has the potential to get ugly. Still, you can usually throw stats and trends out the window when Texas and Oklahoma clash. I expect a competitive game. Give me Oklahoma and the points.
