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9/21/24 19:30
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Prediction:

 

Tennessee -7

 

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 by Travis Pulver in NCAA Picks

We’ll get our first taste of how Oklahoma may fare in the SEC this Saturday when the Sooners host the Tennessee Volunteers at 7:30 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. This game will be the fifth meeting between these two schools, a series in which Oklahoma leads 3-1, with the last game in 2015. Both teams enter the game ranked (No. 6—Tennessee, No. 15 Oklahoma) with undefeated records, but they did not take similar paths. The Vols have played an incredibly soft schedule (vs. Chattanooga, vs. NC State, vs. Kent State), outscoring them a combined 191-13.

So, when you look at the stat sheets and see the Vols have the No. 1 scoring offense, No. 2 total offense, No. 3 rushing offense, No. 2 total defense, and No. 3 scoring defense, don’t be too impressed. With the schedule they’ve played, their stats should be ridiculous. However, while the stats may paint too rosy of a picture for the Vols, it is hard to find the positives in Oklahoma’s stats. The offense ranks 108th in the country with 325 yards of offense per game. They struggle to get the passing game on track (166.3 ypg) and aren’t much better at running (159 ypg).

While their schedule has been more challenging than Tennessee’s, the Sooners have not played anyone special either.

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Oklahoma Sooners - Tennessee Volunteers Key Points

  1. Oklahoma last closed as a 3+ point underdog against Nebraska in 2000, which the Sooners won.
  2. The betting favorite has won the last ten games played at Oklahoma’s Memorial Stadium.
  3. The Vols are 6-7 ATS in road games under Josh Heupfel but 5-3 ATS when a road favorite.
  4. The Sooners have lost seven of their last eight when they’ve been the underdog.

Our Oklahoma Sooners vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction

Oklahoma is not a great team, but the Sooners will have the best defense the Vols have faced this season. However, while the Sooners might be able to slow the Vol down for a half, Oklahoma’s offense will not stay on the field long enough to give the defense the breather it needs.

Expect the Sooners to stay within striking distance for the first half, but Tennessee’s superior talent will pull away in the second.

Our Oklahoma vs. Tennessee Prediction:  Tennessee -7

Prediction:

 

Tennessee -7

 

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