- Oklahoma is a -29.5 point favorite vs. Houston
- Houston vs. Oklahoma Total(Over/Under): 49 points
- TV Channel: SECN
The Houston Cougars (0-1) visit Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to take on the Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) on Sep. 7 in Norman, OK. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45pm EDT.
Oklahoma is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -29.5 (-110).
The Houston vs. Oklahoma Over/Under is 49 total points.
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Houston vs. Oklahoma Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston | +29.5 -110 | 49 -105 | +1600 |
| Oklahoma | -29.5 -110 | 49 -115 | -10000 |
Houston vs Oklahoma Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Oklahoma will win this game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Houston vs Oklahoma Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 79.3% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Houston and Oklahoma and key player performances this season.
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Houston Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Houston is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.05 Units / -100% ROI).
- Houston is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -100% ROI
- Houston is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Houston is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Oklahoma Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oklahoma is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Oklahoma is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Oklahoma is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Houston: Keys to the Game vs. Oklahoma
Houston is winless (0-6) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .390
Houston is 1-7 (.125) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– T-5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513
Houston is winless (0-4) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .324
Houston is 1-7 (.125) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2022 season– 6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .411
Oklahoma: Keys to the Game vs. Houston
Oklahoma is 11-4 (.733) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– 10th-best in FBS; Average: .446
Oklahoma is 16-9 (.640) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .529
Oklahoma is 14-4 (.778) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2022 season– 12th-best in FBS; Average: .538
Oklahoma is 9-5 (.643) when not losing a fumble since the 2022 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .500
Matchup Notes for Houston vs. Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 14.6% of 453 attempts last season — T-9th-best among FBS offenses. Houston’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts last season — 4th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Oklahoma’s WRs gained 3,697 yards on 248 receptions (14.9 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Houston’s defense allowed 14.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Oklahoma’s TEs had 20 receptions in 13 games (just 1.5 per game) last season — worst among Big 12 TEs. Houston’s defense allowed 21.9 receptions per game last season — T-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Houston’s TEs had 19 receptions in 11 games (just 1.7 per game) last season — 2nd-worst among Big 12 TEs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 20.7 receptions per game last season — 4th-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Houston’s RBs averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch last season — T-27th-worst among FBS RBs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 5.3 RAC to RBs last season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.
Houston’s WRs had 207.1 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 202.8 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 12th-worst among FBS defenses.
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends
Houston’s TEs had 19 receptions in 11 games (just 1.7 per game) last season — 2nd-worst among Big 12 TEs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 20.7 receptions per game last season — 4th-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Houston’s RBs averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch last season — T-27th-worst among FBS RBs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 5.3 RAC to RBs last season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.
Houston’s WRs had 207.1 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 202.8 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 12th-worst among FBS defenses.
Houston’s TEs gained 143 yards on 19 receptions (just 7.5 YPR) last season — T-worst among Big 12 TEs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 9.2 Yards Per Reception to TEs last season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.
Houston’s WRs averaged 26.0 targets per game last season — 5th-highest among Big 12 WRs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed 14.2 receptions per game to WRs last season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Oklahoma Offensive Stats & Trends
Oklahoma WRs have averaged 18.1 yards per reception (1,355 yards/75 catches) on 1st down since the 2022 season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 13.6
Oklahoma’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 14.6% of 453 attempts last season — T-9th-best among FBS offenses. Houston’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts last season — 4th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Oklahoma Skill Players have averaged 21.7 yards per reception (455 yards/21 catches) with over 10 yards to go since the 2022 season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 12.8
Oklahoma’s WRs gained 3,697 yards on 248 receptions (14.9 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Houston’s defense allowed 14.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Oklahoma WRs have averaged 21.7 yards per reception (304 yards/14 catches) with over 10 yards to go since the 2022 season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 14.5
Houston Cougars Defensive Stats & Trends
Houston has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 68 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11%.
Houston has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 68 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst in the Big 12; Average: 10%.
Houston allowed opponents to catch 42 of 60 passes (70% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
Houston allowed a Completion Pct of 72% (151 completions/209 attempts) in the 1st half in the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%
Houston has allowed first downs on 39% of pass attempts on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 27%
Oklahoma Sooners Defensive Stats & Trends
Oklahoma has averaged 1.57 interceptions per game (22/14) since the 2022 season– best in the SEC; Average: 0.81
Oklahoma had 20 interceptions in the 2023 season– most in the SEC
Oklahoma has tackled opponents for a loss on 13 of 55 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best in the SEC; Average: 15%.
Oklahoma’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 20% of PATs in the 2023 season– highest in the SEC; Average: 7%
Oklahoma has allowed 9.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (385 yards / 41 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 5.2
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