Arizona vs. Oklahoma: Valero Alamo Bowl Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – December 28, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 8, 2023

In this year’s Valero Alamo Bowl, the Arizona Wildcats are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-3) over the Oklahoma Sooners. the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas will host the matchup on December 28, 2023, starting at 9:15 PM ET on ESPN. The over/under for the contest is 62 points.

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Arizona vs. Oklahoma Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Arizona -3 -110 -110 62 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Arizona vs Oklahoma
ATS Total Score prediction
Oklahoma (+3) Under (62) Oklahoma 32 Arizona 29

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

Arizona Oklahoma
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 34.3 (27) 43.2 (5)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 20.8 (25) 22.3 (38)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 13 (70) 8 (16)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 10 (97) 21 (3)

Arizona vs. Oklahoma Betting Insights

Arizona Stats and Trends

  • Arizona has covered 10 times in 12 games with a spread this season.
  • The Wildcats have an ATS record of 3-2 when playing as at least 3-point favorites this season.
  • In Arizona’s 12 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times.
  • Cats games this season have featured more combined points than this contest’s total of 62 points three times.
  • UofA has an average point total of 57.3 in their matchups this year, 4.7 fewer points than this game’s over/under.

Oklahoma Stats and Trends

  • Oklahoma has covered eight times in 12 chances against the spread this year.
  • The Sooners have won their only game this year when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
  • In 2023, seven Oklahoma games have gone over the point total.
  • The Sooners have played seven games this season that ended with a point total higher than 62 points.
  • OU has had an average of 61.0 points scored in their games so far this season, 1.0 points fewer than this game’s over/under.

Arizona Players to Watch

  • Noah Fifita has thrown for 2,515 yards while completing 73.6% of his passes (217-of-295), with 23 touchdowns and five interceptions this year (228.6 yards per game).
  • Jonah Coleman has run for a team-leading 851 yards on 123 carries (70.9 yards per game) while scoring five touchdowns. He also averages 24.1 receiving yards per game, grabbing 24 passes for 289 yards and one touchdown.
  • D.J. Williams has run for 345 yards on 79 carries (31.4 yards per game), with four touchdowns on the ground this year.
  • This season Tetairoa McMillan has 80 receptions for a team-high 1,242 receiving yards (103.5 per game) and 10 touchdowns.
  • Jacob Cowing’s stat line this year shows 81 catches for 680 yards and 11 touchdowns. He averages 56.7 receiving yards per game.
  • This season Tanner McLachlan has caught 42 passes for 500 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 50.0 receiving yards per game.

Oklahoma Players to Watch

  • This year, Dillon Gabriel has collected 3,660 passing yards (305.0 yards per game) while going 266-for-384 (69.3% completion percentage) and throwing 30 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has added 373 rushing yards on 93 carries with 12 touchdowns, averaging 31.1 yards per game.
  • Gavin Sawchuk has rushed for a team-high 610 yards on 105 attempts (61.0 yards per game) and eight touchdowns.
  • So far this year Tawee Walker has rushed for 496 yards on 95 carries (45.1 ypg), with seven rushing touchdowns.
  • This season Drake Stoops has 78 catches and leads the team with 880 yards (73.3 per game) while scoring 10 touchdowns.
  • Nic Anderson has also tacked on 31 catches for 725 yards and nine touchdowns this year. He averages 65.9 receiving yards per game.
  • This season Jalil Farooq has caught 41 passes for 637 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 53.1 receiving yards per game.

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