Tennessee vs. Oklahoma Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Oklahoma Sooners will host Nico Iamaleava and the red-hot Tennessee Volunteers in their first ever SEC conference game. Can Jackson Arnold and the Sooners shock the Vols on Saturday night? Matt McCuen analyzes this showdown and gives his pick against the spread for Tennessee vs. Oklahoma.
Matt McCuen - September 21, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT
5 minTennessee vs. Oklahoma Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Tennessee Volunteers and the Oklahoma Sooners will clash in a heavyweight fight on Saturday night.
Tonight will kick off the SEC era for the Sooners. After years of being one of the best teams in the Big 12, Oklahoma begins year one as part of the best conference in college football.
The Sooners will be tested immediately facing this explosive Vols team. OU comes into the contest with a perfect 3-0 record.
Brent Venables team has taken care of business through the first three weeks, but a shaky 16-12 win at home against Houston has caused some concern around the nation.
Oklahoma begins the game ranked 15th in the nation. Success is the standard at OU in this program. Since 2000 the Sooners have won ten games or more 18 times.
This Sooners team is exceptionally talented, and a win tonight would go a long way toward building their playoff resume.
Tennessee vs. Oklahoma Start Time, Where To Watch, Odds
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
Tennessee vs. Oklahoma Odds
- Spread: Tennessee -6.5 (-110), Oklahoma +6.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 56.5 (-110), U 56.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Tennessee (-270), Oklahoma (+220)
Tennessee vs. Oklahoma Prediction
Sophomore Jackson Arnold leads the team with 484 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception. Arnold also leads the team, rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
Las Vegas native Jovantae Barnes has rushed for 126 yards in the young season.
Deion Burks has been Arnold's favorite option. Burks leads the squad, racking up 169 yards and three touchdowns.
The Sooners' defense ranks 19th in college football, allowing opponents 11.3 points per game.
Tennessee comes into the game with a perfect 3-0 record. After three weeks, the Vols are considered a National Championship contender.
The Vols have outscored their opponents 191-13. The most notable win for the Volunteers came in Week 2 on the road, when they defeated then-24th-ranked North Carolina State.
Tonight will be the toughest test of the young season for the Vols.
Josh Heupel has done an outstanding job since taking over this program. The Volunteers have produced three consecutive winning seasons, including a pair of bowl wins.
Freshman Nico Iamaleava leads the team with 698 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions. Iamaleava is one of the best young quarterbacks in college football.
Junior Dylan Sampson is off to a red-hot start this season, rushing for 357 yards and nine touchdowns.
Donte Thornton Jr. leads the Vols, racking up 169 yards and two touchdowns.
The Vols defense ranks fourth in the nation, allowing opponents just 5.0 points per game.
Tennessee vs. Oklahoma Pick Against the Spread
We will ride with the home underdog tonight. While I am high on this Vols team, they are in a tough spot tonight.
Iamaleava will have the toughest test of his young career on the road, playing in one of the most challenging atmospheres in college football.
Arnold and the Sooners' offense has enough firepower to compete and keep this contest close tonight.
Pick: Oklahoma +7 -112 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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