The Red River Rivalry isn’t exactly as meaningful as many had expected it might be before the season started. Instead, Oklahoma and Texas clash with the loser likely falling into obscurity. OU dominated the Big 12 last season by going 8-0 SU and 7-1 ATS in its last eight within the conference.
- Oklahoma is 0-3 ATS in its last 3 games against Texas.
- Texas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games in Week 6.
- Oklahoma is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games after losing the previous game in a matchup.
The Sooners running game has been critical to the team’s success, as Oklahoma has averaged 274 rushing yards in victories and just 123.5 in its losses. Getting the running game going is also important because it will minimize the amount of time Oklahoma’s porous secondary is on the field.
Texas came out hot but has since fizzled. The Longhorns have allowed 1062 yards and 99 points in their past two games, which led to defensive coordinator Vance Bedford being stripped of play-calling duties. Head coach Charlie Strong now holds the responsibility of calling defensive plays.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Texas Longhorns in this one found them as 6.5-point underdogs at Sportsbook. The over under number was slated to open a short time later.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 43-33 result in favor of the Sooners on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Longhorns Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oklahoma Sooners will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 1-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Texas Longhorns are 2-2 ATS. Oklahoma is 3-1 against the over under total, while Texas is 3-1 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Oklahoma injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 53-rated Texas Longhorns and the No. 11-ranked Oklahoma Sooners, according to the NCAA College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Texas Longhorns No. 23-ranked offense (41.25 PPG) against a Oklahoma Sooners defense that ranks No. 104 at 35.25 PPG. The Texas Longhorns passing attack has averaged 256.25 yards per game, less than the Oklahoma Sooners give up through the air (298.5 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Oklahoma Sooners own the league's No. 8-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 77 yards per game when on the road. Texas, on the other hand, rates No. 54 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Joe Mixon tore up the turf for 105 rushing yards in the latest Sooners game, a 52-46 win over the Horned Frogs at Amon Carter Stadium.
D'Onta Foreman ran through the Oklahoma State defense for 148 yards in Texas's last game, but the Longhorns still lost a 49-31 decision at Boone Pickens Stadium.
- Oklahoma is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Oklahoma is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oklahoma's last 12 games
- Oklahoma is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Texas
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games
- Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma home to Kansas State, Saturday, October 15th
Texas home to Iowa State, Saturday, October 15th
