Arkansas Razorbacks vs Oklahoma Cowboys NCAAF Betting Prediction

NCAAF Arkansas Razorbacks vs Oklahoma Prediction 9/7/2024

The Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0) face off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0) on Saturday, September 7th. This game will be played at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater and televised on ABC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 12:00 ET.

Arkansas Razorbacks vs Oklahoma State Cowboys

Arkansas Offense Breakdown

Arkansas’ offense was unstoppable in their 70-0 win, racking up 687 total yards and 34 first downs. The ground game was particularly effective, with 279 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Ja’Quinden Jackson led the team with 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

In the passing game, Taylen Green completed 16 of 23 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns, ending with a passer rating of 130.53. Green’s top target was Isaac TeSlaa, who caught three passes for 53 yards.

Oklahoma State Offense Breakdown

Oklahoma State’s offense, led by quarterback Alan Bowman, put up 394 total yards in their 44-20 win over South Dakota State. Bowman completed 73.5% of his passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 125.49. De’Zhaun Stribling was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 83 yards.

The Cowboys’ offense moved the chains 23 times, with Ollie Gordon II contributing 104 yards on the ground. Gordon II carried the ball 27 times and found the end zone twice, while the team as a whole rushed for 127 yards.

Arkansas Team Defense

Arkansas’ defense was dominant in their 70-0 win, holding Arkansas-Pine Bluff to just 130 total yards. The Razorbacks were especially stout against the run, allowing only 7 yards on 23 rushing attempts. In the passing game, they gave up 123 yards on 11 completions.

Arkansas Team Defense

Oklahoma State’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 388 total yards and 20 points to South Dakota State. The Cowboys gave up 264 passing yards on 20 completions, while also allowing two passing touchdowns. On the ground, they were more effective, limiting South Dakota State to 124 yards on 28 carries. Oklahoma State’s defense did come up with one interception in the game.

Arkansas vs Oklahoma State Trends

  • Arkansas has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 27 points per game while allowing 30. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Oklahoma State Cowboys have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 23 points per game in these contests.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Arkansas Razorbacks have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
  • Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Oklahoma State Cowboys have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.

Razorbacks vs Cowboys Prediction

We’re projecting a 33-27 win for Oklahoma State in their week two matchup against Arkansas. With the spread at -7.5 in favor of Oklahoma State, we see Arkansas covering the spread as the road underdog.

For the over/under, with the line set at 59.5 points, our projection of 60 total points suggests taking the over as the best play.


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