The Oklahoma State Cowboys (0-0) host the FCS Central Arkansas Bears on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Cowboys are heavily favored, by 25.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 58.5 points.
Oklahoma State vs. Central Arkansas Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State | -25.5 | -110 | -110 | 58.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Oklahoma State | Central Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.6 (50) | 3.0 (77) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 28.9 (95) | 59.0 (60) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 21 (107) | 3 (66) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 18 (47) | 1 (31) |
Oklahoma State vs. Central Arkansas Betting Insights (2022)
Oklahoma State Stats and Trends
- Oklahoma State compiled a 6-6-1 record against the spread last season.
- The Cowboys covered the spread when playing as at least 25.5-point favorites in their only opportunity last season.
- Oklahoma State and its opponent combined to go over the point total in six of 13 contests last season.
- The Cowboys’ 13 games last season went over this contest’s total of 58.5 points six times.
- The average point total in Oklahoma State’s matchups last season was 59.0, 0.5 more points than the over/under for this game.
Central Arkansas Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Bears were an underdog by 25.5 points or more last season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- The average over/under for Central Arkansas’ contests last year was 61.0, 2.5 more points than this game’s total.
Oklahoma State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Spencer Sanders racked up 2,642 passing yards (264.2 per game) with a 57.6% completion percentage last year, while throwing for 17 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He also had 391 rushing yards on 107 carries and eight touchdowns.
- A year ago Dominic Richardson picked up 543 rushing yards (60.3 per game) and scored eight touchdowns. He added 22 catches for 220 yards .
- Last season Brennan Presley grabbed 67 passes for 813 yards (62.5 per game) and scored two touchdowns.
- Bryson Green’s stat line last year showed 36 grabs for 584 yards and five touchdowns. He averaged 58.4 yards per game.
- Braydon Johnson caught 32 passes for 566 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 70.8 yards per game.
- Last season, Collin Oliver totaled five sacks, seven TFL and 27 tackles.
- Xavier Benson collected 94 tackles and three TFL over the course of his last campaign.
- Last season, Jason Taylor II hauled in six interceptions and added 89 tackles, two TFL, and seven passes defended.
Central Arkansas Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Will McElvain racked up 126 passing yards (126.0 per game) with a 48.1% completion percentage last season (13-for-27), throwing for zero touchdowns with one interception.
- Darius Hale churned out a team-high 46 rushing yards (46.0 per game).
- Last year Kylin James ran for 38 yards on eight carries (38.0 yards per game).
- Jarrod Barnes reeled in six passes for 84 yards last season. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 84.0 yards per game.
- Myles Butler caught one passes on zero targets for 9 yards.
- Last season Logan Jessup piled up one sack, one TFL.
- Demetrius Charles collected eight tackles and one TFL over his 2022 campaign.
- KeMari Clark intercepted one pass and tacked on three tackles last season.
