The No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners continue their push to return to the College Football Playoff when they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. The Sooners (8-0, 5-0 in Big 12) have four CFP appearances (only Alabama and Clemson, with six, have more) but missed the playoff last season. Their 16-game winning streak is the longest in the country. Meanwhile the Red Raiders (5-3, 2-3) are playing their first game under interim coach Sonny Cumbie, who replaced the fired Matt Wells on Monday.
Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET. The Sooners are 19.5-point favorites in the latest Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 66.5. Before you make any Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma picks, be sure to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model.
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Now the model has dialed in on Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see all of the model’s college football picks. Now, here are the college football odds and trends for Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma:
- Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech spread: Sooners -19.5
- Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech over-under: 66.5 points
- Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech money line: Sooners -1100, Red Raiders +700
- OU: The Sooners rank eighth in the country in scoring offense (41.8 points per game)
- TT: The Red Raiders have 23 rushing touchdowns, which is tied for fifth in the nation
Featured Game | Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Why the Sooners can cover
Oklahoma has one of the most prolific offenses in the country. Led by quarterback Caleb Williams, the Sooners average 41.8 points per game, which leads the Big 12 and ranks eighth in the country. In the team’s last 11 quarters of play (almost three games), Oklahoma has scored 135 points.
In addition, the Sooners have dominated the series against Texas Tech recently. Oklahoma has won each of the last nine games in the series. The Sooners are averaging 51.9 points, 599.7 yards and 285.4 rushing yards per contest during that streak.
Why the Red Raiders can cover
Texas Tech has been efficient in the red zone this season. The Red Raiders have scored on 94.1 percent of their trips inside the 20 (23 touchdowns and nine field goals in 34 attempts), which ranks 10th in the country. Their 23 rushing scores is tied for fifth in the nation.
In addition, the defense boasts a tackling machine in Colin Schooler. A 6-foot-2 senior from Dana Point, Calif., Schooler leads all active FBS players in both career tackles (436) and career tackles for loss (55). This season he ranks third in the Big 12 in tackles per game (5.2).
How to make Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 78 points. It also has an against the spread pick that cashes in more than 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma? And which side is covering more than 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is on a 26-11 run on top-rated picks, and find out.
