If TCU wants to remain undefeated and put the Big 12 on notice, the Horned Frogs will need to get past Oklahoma State this Saturday. They are 1-4 SU and ATS against the Cowboys since joining the conference back in 2012. The lone win came in 2014 when then-quarterback Trevone Boykin went off for 410 offensive yards.
SMU kept things a little closer than TCU would have liked last week but the Horned Frogs went off for 21 points in the fourth quarter to put that one away. Quarterback Kenny Hill has thrown for eight touchdowns and just two interceptions through the non-conference schedule while sharing the ball among a deep group of receivers. The defense needs to be better than it was against SMU if TCU wants to somehow slow down Oklahoma State.
Oklahoma State has arguably the best offense in the nation, sitting second in points and offensive yards per game. Mason Rudolph thrust himself into the Heisman conversation with 1,135 passing yards and 11 touchdowns to one interception through three games. The defense has kept opponents to just 17.3 ppg, thanks to the necessity of opponents needing to constantly play catch-up.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Several shops tracked by OddsShark (including Sportsbook) set the point spread at -11.5 for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. NCAA football bettors had to wait for the Sportsbook OVER/UNDER value, which was not available at press time (check the live lines pages here for the latest totals updates).
OddsShark computer score prediction models picked a possible 46-30 win for the Cowboys early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
TCU Horned Frogs vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Oklahoma State battles the TCU Horned Frogs, currently with a 3-0 mark (2-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 2-1 for the Cowboys and 1-2 for the Horned Frogs. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oklahoma State vs TCU injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 5-rated Oklahoma State Cowboys and the No. 58-ranked TCU Horned Frogs, according to the NCAA College Football Power Rankings here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Oklahoma State Cowboys' No. 4-ranked offense (54 PPG) against a TCU Horned Frogs defense that ranks No. 22 at 14.33 PPG. The Cowboys passing attack has averaged 407.33 yards per game, more than the Horned Frogs give up through the air (172.67 YPG on average).
Defensively, TCU features the league's No. 45-rated road run defense, allowing 129 yards per game. Oklahoma State, meanwhile, ranks No. 8 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In TCU's last outing, Kenny Hill threw for 365 yards to lead the Horned Frogs over SMU 56-36 at Amon Carter Stadium.
In their last game, Oklahoma State's aerial attack generated 497 yards and the Cowboys came away with a 59-21 victory over Pittsburgh at Heinz Field.
Next Betting Matchups
TCU home to West Virginia, Saturday, October 7
Oklahoma State at Texas Tech, Saturday, September 30