Oklahoma has a lot to cover
Oklahoma may be poised for a national title run, but can the Sooners slow down a feisty Utah State offense on Saturday at 7PM ET.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL currently list Oklahoma as 33.5-point favorites at home against Utah State. The over/under has been set at 57.5.
Oklahoma was 5-7 against the spread in 2009 and hit the under 9 times in 12 games. The Sooners are 4-1 ATS in September games the last two years and 14-9 ATS as a favorite over the last two seasons. OU also is 7-3 ATS in home games since the 2008 season.
Utah State went 8-4 against the spread in 2009 and hit the over in 6-of-11 games. The Aggies are 13-4 ATS in games on grass fields over the last two season and 15-7 ATS in all lined games during that stretch. The Aggies are also 11-5 ATS as an underdog since 2008.
Oklahoma should be a force this season, but in this matchup with a potent offense in Utah State, we think 33.5 points is too much to bet on. The Aggies biggest issue is their defense while Oklahoma is replacing six starters on its defense. Look for Utah State to give up a lot of points, but also score their share to cover the spread and hit the over.
OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PICK: UTAH STATE +33.5 and OVER 57.5
Week 1 Utah State at Oklahoma Odds
Utah State Aggies +33.5 Over 57.5
Oklahoma Sooners -33.5 Under 57.5