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The SMU Mustangs (1-0) are slated to take on the No. 17 Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the SMU vs. Oklahoma odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Mustangs defeated Louisiana Tech 38-14 in Week 1 to cover as 21-point home favorites. RB L.J. Johnson Jr. led the way with 128 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.
The Sooners opened the season with a 73-0 victory over Arkansas State to cover the 37-point spread at home in Week 1. Oklahoma tallied 642 yards of total offense as QB Dillon Gabriel completed 19-of-22 passes for 308 yards and 2 scores.
Oklahoma is the No. 17 ranked team in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
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SMU at Oklahoma odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): SMU +485 (bet $100 to win $485) | Oklahoma -715 (bet $715 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): SMU +15.5 (-110) | Oklahoma -15.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 69 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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SMU at Oklahoma picks and predictions
Prediction
Oklahoma 51, SMU 24
Moneyline
Even though the Sooners (-715) should secure the win on Saturday, go ahead and AVOID the moneyline in this matchup. Backing a -715 favorite is never advised given the minimal return you’ll receive if it comes away with the victory.
Against the spread
BET OKLAHOMA -15.5 (-110).
The Sooners were dominant against Arkansas State in their season opener and the defense showed more promise than a season ago. Gabriel also looks more comfortable under center for Oklahoma, which should lead to another easy win for the Sooners in Week 2.
Over/Under
OVER 69 (-110) is the play in this contest despite it being such a high total. The Sooners shouldn’t struggle to move the ball against the Mustangs and SMU can score enough points late to hit the Over.
The Sooners hit the Over themselves in Week 1 and they could put up 50 to 60-plus points against a Mustangs defense that surrendered 35.3 points per game in 2022. SMU held Louisiana Tech to only 14 points in Week 1, but that isn’t the same competition as Oklahoma.
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