The No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) play the SMU Mustangs (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). The Sooners are without a doubt the favorites in this one, with the line posted at 16.5 points. The over/under is 68.5 in the contest.
Oklahoma vs. SMU Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | -16.5 | -108 | -112 | 68.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| SMU (+16.5) | Under (68.5) | SMU 37 Oklahoma 25 |
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
| Oklahoma | SMU | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 73.0 (8) | 38.0 (50) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 0.0 (1) | 14.0 (41) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 0 (1) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 1 (49) | 1 (49) |
Oklahoma vs. SMU Betting Insights
Oklahoma Stats and Trends
- Oklahoma has put together a perfect 1-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Sooners have been favored by 16.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- So far this season, each Oklahoma game has gone over the point total.
- The average total in OU’s games this season is 57.5, 11.0 points fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
SMU Stats and Trends
- SMU has a record of 1-0-0 against the spread this year.
- So far this season, no SMU game has hit the over.
- The average over/under for SMU’s contests this season is 66.0, 2.5 fewer points than this game’s total.
Oklahoma Players to Watch
- Dillon Gabriel has 308 passing yards (308.0 per game) and a 86.4% completion percentage (19-for-22), flinging two touchdown passes and zero interceptions. He also has 15 rushing yards on two attempts (with one touchdown).
- Jovantae Barnes has run for a team-leading 49 yards (49.0 per game) and zero touchdowns. He also has 17 receiving yards on two catches .
- Tawee Walker has run for 44 yards (44.0 per game), with two touchdowns on the ground.
- Nic Anderson has two catches (on zero targets) and leads the team with 68 receiving yards (68.0 per game).
- Andrel Anthony has chipped in with three catches for 66 yards. He has been targeted zero times and puts up 66.0 receiving yards per game.
- Drake Stoops has totaled 56 yards on four receptions with one touchdown, averaging 56.0 yards per game.
- This season Ethan Downs leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL.
- Kobie McKinzie has racked up four tackles and one TFL to lead the team in tackles so far.
SMU Players to Watch
- This year Preston Stone has racked up 248 passing yards (248.0 per game) while going 23-for-37 (62.2%) and throwing for three touchdowns with zero interceptions. He has tacked on 11 rushing yards on three carries.
- LJ Johnson Jr. has taken 14 carries for a team-leading 128 rushing yards (128.0 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Jaylan Knighton has 64 yards on 17 carries (64.0 yards per game).
- This year Jordan Hudson has two catches for a team-high 72 yards (72.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- RJ Maryland has been targeted zero times, and contributed with 58 yards (on five catches) and one touchdown.
- Keyshawn Smith has caught two passes on zero targets for 44 yards.
- Alexander Kilgore has two sacks to lead the team, and has also added two TFL.
- Isaiah Nwokobia has collected four tackles, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- Kori Roberson has a team-high one interception and has tacked on one pass defended in one game this season.
