Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State Prediction
The Oklahoma Sooners will play the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a Big 12 game on Saturday afternoon at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma is coming off of a loss to Kansas, while Oklahoma State has won four games in a row.
Oklahoma Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners are 7-1 (4-1) this season after they lost to Kansas by a score of 38-33 in their last game. Oklahoma led 33-32 with a few minutes left, but they allowed the game winning score with just under a minute left for the loss. The Sooners were out gained by a total of 443-440 and each team turned the ball over three times in the game. Oklahoma had started the season undefeated, including a win against Texas, prior to the loss. The Oklahoma offense is averaging 41.9 points per game with 308.9 passing yards per game and 180.9 rushing yards per game, while going 47.7% on third downs. Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 2,302 yards, 19 touchdowns, and four interceptions for the Sooners this year. Tawee Walker has rushed for 385 yards and five touchdowns, while Jalil Farooq has caught 26 passes for 449 yards and two scores. The Oklahoma defense is giving up 18.9 points against per game this season.
Oklahoma State Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 6-2 (4-1) this year after they defeated Cincinnati by a score of 45-13 in their last game. Oklahoma State led 10-7 at the half, but they out scored Cincinnati by a total of 35-6 in the second half for the big win. The Cowboys out gained Cincinnati by a total of 601-442 and forced two turnover on downs in the game. Oklahoma State started the season with a 2-2 record, but they have won four straight games and are tied for first in the Big 12. The Oklahoma State offense is scoring 31.1 points per game with 244.6 passing yards per game and 184.4 rushing yards per game, while going 39.2% on third downs. Alan Bowman has thrown for 1,580 yards, eight touchdowns, and five interceptions for the Cowboys this year. Ollie Gordon II has rushed for 1,087 yards and 10 scores, while Jaden Bray (questionable) has caught 27 passes for 349 yards and one touchdown. The Oklahoma State defense is giving up 24.4 points against per game this year.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Team Facts
- Oklahoma State has won each of its last six games against AP-ranked teams at Boone Pickens Stadium.
- Oklahoma State has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- Oklahoma State has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents at Boone Pickens Stadium.
- Eight of Oklahoma State's last nine November games against top-10 AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma Sooners Team Facts
- Oklahoma has lost each of its last three November games as a road favorite.
- The team ranked 10th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games.
- Four of Oklahoma's last five November games as a road favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma rank 23rd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (18.9).
Pick
A few weeks ago, it looked like this was going to be a lopsided matchup, but Oklahoma State has played much better in recent weeks. The Cowboys have scored 45, 48, 39, and 29 points in their last four games, which included a win against Kansas. Oklahoma is coming off of a loss to Kansas in a game that had some pretty bad weather, but the Sooners defense really struggled to get stops in that game. Oklahoma has a very solid offensive attack and they have scored 31 points or more in four straight. I think we are going to see a higher scoring game in this matchup, so I like the over in this one.
