An absolutely loaded non-conference schedule continues this week and is highlighted by the Oklahoma Sooners taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes. These two programs met last season in Norman, a game that saw Ohio State cruise to a 45-24 victory over the reeling Oklahoma squad. Now the Sooners will look for redemption when they travel to Columbus.
- Ohio State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games against the Big 12.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma’s last 8 games on the road.
- J.T. Barrett went 14-for-20 for 152 yards and 4 TDs against Oklahoma last season.
Ohio State controlled last season’s meeting and avoided mistakes, as they rushed the ball 48 times and dominated possession. Oklahoma struggled to stop Ohio State’s rushing attack and quarterback Baker Mayfield forced passes, resulting in two interceptions for the then-junior.
That game might have helped Mayfield refocus on ball protection, as he has thrown for 36 touchdowns and six interceptions in OU’s 11 games since that loss. The quarterback also had a nearly perfect game last week against UTEP, when he went 19-for-20 for 329 yards and three touchdowns with no picks. Mayfield mixed up his targets with 10 different receivers catching a pass from the senior, but tight end Mark Andrews was clearly the favored target.
Ohio State got off to a slow start in their season opener, as they came out of halftime down 14-13 to Indiana but got straightened out after the break. The Buckeyes outscored the Hoosiers 36-7 in the second half thanks in large part to freshman J.K. Dobbins rushing for 181 yards on 29 carries. J.T. Barrett was his steady self, throwing for 304 yards and three TDs with no INTs.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Ohio State Buckeyes in this one found them as 9-point favorites at Sportsbook. The OVER/UNDER number was slated to open a short time later.
OddsShark prediction models picked the Sooners to win this game on Saturday 42-36. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Oklahoma Sooners vs Ohio State Buckeyes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Ohio State will face the 1-0 Oklahoma Sooners, who own a 1-0 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Ohio State Buckeyes are 1-0 so far this season while the Sooners are 0-0-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ohio State vs Oklahoma injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at OddsShark it's the No. 10-rated Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 4-rated Oklahoma Sooners in this matchup.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, Oklahoma's aerial attack generated 329 yards and the Sooners came away with a 56-7 victory over UTEP at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
J.T. Barrett throttled the Hoosiers defense in his team's most recent action, throwing for 304 yards as Ohio State handed Indiana a 49-21 defeat.
- Oklahoma is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma's last 7 games
- Oklahoma is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Ohio State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
- Ohio State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 6 games
- Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma home to Tulane, Saturday, September 16
Ohio State home to Army, Saturday, September 16
