Battle For the Big 12: Sooners vs Cowboys

Not only is the Bedlam Bell on the line when Oklahoma and Oklahoma State meet, but so too is the Big 12 crown. The Sooners have been the team to beat in the Big 12 from the early-to-late 2000’s, which has led Oklahoma to go 7-3 SU and ATS in their past 10 against Oklahoma State.

Shark Bites
  • Oklahoma State is 1-7 in their last eight games in Week 13.
  • Oklahoma is 11-2 SU in their last 14 following an ATS loss.
  • Samaje Perine rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns against the Cowboys last season.

There may not be a hotter team in college football than the Sooners. Oklahoma is coming off two wins against teams inside the top 20, which culminated in a last second defensive stop against TCU last week. Since their lone loss to Texas, Oklahoma has averaged 51 points and 604.3 offensive yards per game.

The offensive dominance has much to do with the emergence of Baker Mayfield. The two-time walk-on is now a legitimate Heisman candidate as he has completed 68.7 percent of his passes for 33 touchdowns and just five interceptions this season. Mayfield exited Oklahoma’s win over TCU last week with a concussion, but did pass the concussion protocols after the game.

Oklahoma State squandered a massive opportunity with a loss against Baylor last week and could not capitalize after Jarrett Stidham was injured and replaced with third-stringer quarterback Chris Johnson.

The dual quarterback system the Cowboys have operated this season with Mason Rudolph and J.W. Walsh being near unstoppable at times. The two signal-callers have combined for 32 passing touchdowns and eight interceptions with another 12 rushing touchdowns.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Oklahoma State Cowboys were sitting as 3.5-point underdogs earlier in the week at Sportsbook. The total was to be set a bit later in the week for over under betting purposes.

A 48-34 result in favor of the Sooners is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Oklahoma Sooners vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Oklahoma Sooners have seen them go 9-1 and 8-2 ATS so far this season, while the Oklahoma State Cowboys are at 10-1 and 6-5 ATS. In totals betting, the Cowboys are 7-4, while the Sooners are 7-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oklahoma State vs Oklahoma injuries news.

According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 10-rated Oklahoma State Cowboys and the No. 2-rated Oklahoma Sooners in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Oklahoma State Cowboys No. 7-ranked offense (42.82 PPG) against a Oklahoma Sooners defense that ranks No. 26 at 20.55 PPG. The Oklahoma State Cowboys passing attack has averaged 360.27 yards per game, more than the Oklahoma Sooners give up through the air (190.27 YPG on average).

In comparing defenses, the Oklahoma Sooners own the league's No. 0-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 140.2 yards per game when on the road. Oklahoma State, on the other hand, rates No. 0 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Samaje Perine went over the 100-yard mark (188) in his team's latest effort as Oklahoma defeated TCU by a score of 30-29 on Saturday.

Mason Rudolph's 430-yard performance through the air wasn't enough last time out, as Baylor earned a 45-35 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium.

Betting Trends
  • Oklahoma is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma's last 6 games
  • Oklahoma is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Oklahoma State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Oklahoma State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma State's last 5 games
  • Oklahoma State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
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