Louisiana Tech vs. Oklahoma Odds
NORMAN, OK (The Spread) – No. 4 Oklahoma looks to build off the end of last season when it hosts Louisiana Tech on Saturday at 7PM ET in its season opener.
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Oklahoma is coming off an 11-2 record in 2013 including a win over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl to end the season. Louisiana Tech went 4-8 last season in Skip Holtz’ first year with the program.
Trends show that Oklahoma is 4-0 against the spread in its last 4 non-conference games while Louisiana Tech is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 against the Big 12. The Bulldogs have also hit the under in 10 of their last 12 games.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, Oklahoma is the heavy favorite in this game, as the Sooners have odds of -38 points against Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The over/under total for the game has been set at 52 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Oklahoma favored by 38 points. The spread dipped to 37.5 points for a short time before moving back to 38. The over/under total opened at 51.5 points and hit a low of 51 before moving up to 52.
The Sooners will look to Trevor Knight to build off his strong play in the Sugar Bowl and lead the team at quarterback this year. The mobile quarterback rushed for 445 yards in limited action as well last year. Four starters are back on the offensive line to help Knight ease into the role. Defensively, Oklahoma has nine starters back from a unit that allowed just 22.1 points and 350.2 yards per game. The unit will be led by linebacker Eric Striker, who had 6.5 sacks in 2013.
The Bulldogs averaged just 19.2 points and 366.2 yards per game last season. If those numbers are to improve, so will the play of Ryan Higgins at quarterback. He had 13 interceptions with only six touchdowns a year ago. Kenneth Dixon rushed for just under 1,000 yards in 2013, so he could be a focal point of the offense. On defense, Tech wasn’t awful, allowing 26.3 points and 408.3 yards per game. Leading this year’s group is cornerback Adairius Barnes, who had four interceptions a year ago.
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In terms of Injuries, Oklahoma has indefinitely suspended linebacker Frank Shannon and running back Joe Mixon. Louisiana Tech has no injuries to report.
The Public Bets for this game are back Louisiana Tech, as the Bulldogs are getting 57% of the wagers with odds of -38 points against Oklahoma on Saturday.
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