Oklahoma vs Mississippi State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 8

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor (1) looks on during the second half against Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C.
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Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The Oklahoma Sooners are a -2.5 point favorite vs. the Mississippi State Bulldogs
  • Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points
  • TV Channel: SECN

Oklahoma (3-3) visit Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field to take on Mississippi State (4-2) on Oct. 24 in Starkville, MS. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

The Oklahoma Sooners are betting favorites in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-165).

The Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State Over/Under is 46.5 total points.

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Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Oklahoma-2.5 -16546.5 -135-190
Mississippi State +2.5 +12546.5 +100+160

Oklahoma vs Mississippi State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Oklahoma will win this game with 54.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Oklahoma Sooners and the Mississippi State Bulldogs, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Oklahoma vs Mississippi State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Oklahoma will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games (+60.25 Units / 206% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.68 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Mississippi State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Mississippi State have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.35 Units / 4% ROI)

Oklahoma Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Oklahoma Sooners is 2-4 against the spread this college football season (-2.38 Units / -36.45% ROI).

  • Oklahoma is 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.95 Units / -7.3% ROI
  • Oklahoma is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -35.4% ROI
  • Oklahoma is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.98 Units / 30.84% ROI

Mississippi State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Mississippi State Bulldogs is 4-2 against the spread this college football season (+1.8 Units / 27.48% ROI).

  • Mississippi State is 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 5.24% ROI
  • Mississippi State is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.25 Units / -3.82% ROI
  • Mississippi State is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.51% ROI

Oklahoma: Keys to the Game vs. Mississippi State

Oklahoma is undefeated (10-0) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .649

Oklahoma was 5-1 (.833) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-24th-best in FBS; Average: .668

Oklahoma is 2-6 (.222) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2024 season– T-28th-worst in FBS; Average: .407

Oklahoma was 1-4 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .379

Mississippi State: Keys to the Game vs. Oklahoma

Mississippi State was winless (0-8) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .498

Mississippi State was winless (0-9) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .462

Mississippi State was winless (0-5) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514

Mississippi State was 1-6 (.143) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .581

Matchup Notes for Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State

Mississippi State’s WRs gained 2,413 yards on 163 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — T-19th-best among FBS WRs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 12.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

Mississippi State gained 3,135 yards on 243 receptions (12.9 YPR) last season — T-29th-best among FBS skill players. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-best among SEC defenses.

Mississippi State’s WRs gained 2,413 yards on 163 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — T-3rd-best among SEC WRs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-best among SEC defenses.

Oklahoma’s WRs has 371 receptions in 32 games (just 11.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among SEC WRs. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed 20.1 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Oklahoma’s TEs had just 0.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — 3rd-worst among SEC TEs. Mississippi State’s defense allowed 1.8 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

Oklahoma’s TEs has gained 1,478 yards on 143 receptions (just 10.3 YPR) since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among SEC TEs. Mississippi State’s defense has allowed just 9.6 Yards Per Reception to TEs since the 2024 season — T-19th-best among FBS defenses.

Oklahoma Offensive Stats & Trends

Oklahoma Skill Players averaged just 9.7 yards per reception (2,242 yards/232 catches) last season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 12.8

Oklahoma were sacked on 20% of pass attempts (24/119) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among SEC Offenses; Average: 9%

Oklahoma were sacked on 20% of pass attempts (24/119) in the 4th quarter last season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%

Oklahoma Skill Players have averaged just 8.7 yards per reception (199 yards/23 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 12.1

Oklahoma WRs averaged just 10.1 yards per reception (555 yards/55 catches) on 1st down last season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 14.7

Mississippi State Offensive Stats & Trends

Mississippi State TEs had just one touchdown on 43 receptions last season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 9.2

Mississippi State’s WRs gained 2,413 yards on 163 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — T-19th-best among FBS WRs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 12.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

Mississippi State gained 3,135 yards on 243 receptions (12.9 YPR) last season — T-29th-best among FBS skill players. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-best among SEC defenses.

Mississippi State’s WRs gained 2,413 yards on 163 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — T-3rd-best among SEC WRs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-best among SEC defenses.

Mississippi State’s WRs gained 2,413 yards on 163 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — T-19th-best among FBS WRs. Oklahoma’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.

Oklahoma Defensive Stats & Trends

Oklahoma has tackled opponents for a loss on 147 of 621 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) since the 2024 season– best in the SEC; Average: 17%.

Oklahoma tackled opponents for a loss on 111 of 420 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) last season– best in FBS; Average: 15%.

Oklahoma has tackled opponents for a loss on 147 of 621 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Oklahoma has tackled opponents for a loss on 22 of 73 rushing attempts (30% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– best in the SEC; Average: 17%.

Oklahoma has tackled opponents for a loss on 22 of 73 rushing attempts (30% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– best in FBS; Average: 14%.

Mississippi State Defensive Stats & Trends

Mississippi State has allowed 6.5 touchdowns per interception (13 TDs allowed, and 2 INT) this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 1.5

Mississippi State did not record a sack (42 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 13.7

Mississippi State has sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone this season– most among Power Conference Teams

Mississippi State has sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone this season– most in the SEC

Mississippi State has sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone this season– most in FBS


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