The Oklahoma Sooners play the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds, and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at BetMGM.
The game starts at 11 a.m. and can be seen on ABC.
The Oklahoma Sooners have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games, including the 30-point win over Kent State. Oklahoma’s defense has struggled each of the last two weeks against Kansas State and TCU, allowing nearly 100 points and more than 1,100 yards.
After two underwhelming performances, the Sooners defense could use a solid performance.
The biggest issue facing Oklahoma in this game is who starts at quarterback. It feels unlikely that Dillon Gabriel will be available. That means Oklahoma will be turning to Davis Beville, General Booty, or Nick Evers. Those three have zero career starts and would be making their first start in the Red River Showdown.
With so much unknown in this one, it’s hard to feel great about the Oklahoma Sooners’ chances.
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The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Texas minus-9
- Money line: Oklahoma minus-110 / Texas minus-110
- Over-under: 65.5
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Oklahoma vs. Texas injury report:
Oklahoma
[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Elbow (out for season).
Shane Whitter, LB: Shoulder (out for season).
Dillon Gabriel, QB: Doubtful (concussion)
Billy Bowman, S: Doubtful
Texas
Quinn Ewers, QB: Probable (shoulder).
Advice and prediction
The Red River Showdown regularly creates some surprises, but given the quarterback situation and the poor play from the defense, it’s hard to imagine the Oklahoma Sooners keeping this one within nine points.
Quinn Ewers’ return bolsters a Texas offense that’s been playing well with Hudson Card at quarterback.
Oklahoma’s defense will play better and keep the game close in the first half before Texas takes over in the second half and finishes with the double-digit win.
Take Texas minus the points and the under.
Prediction: Texas 34, Oklahoma 24
Record against the spread and O/U in 2022: 5-5.
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