The Oklahoma Sooners, who hold a record of 4-2, are looking to bounce back as they face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks, currently at 3-3, this Saturday afternoon. Oklahoma recently suffered a significant 34-3 defeat to No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry, resulting in them dropping out of the top 25 rankings. In contrast, South Carolina is aiming to break a two-game losing streak after losses to then-No. 12 Ole Miss and No. 7 Alabama. Last week, the Gamecocks almost defeated Alabama as 21.5-point underdogs but were unable to score after recovering a late onside kick.
The game is scheduled for a 12:45 p.m. ET kickoff at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Initially, Oklahoma was favored by up to 5.5 points in earlier odds, but the latest lines now have South Carolina as 1-point favorites. The over/under for the game stands at 41 points.
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The model has identified intriguing trends for this matchup. Here are some betting lines for the Oklahoma vs. South Carolina game:
– Spread: South Carolina -1
– Over/Under: 41 points
– Money Line: South Carolina -115, Oklahoma -106
Oklahoma aims to cover the spread after struggling with turnovers against Tennessee and Texas, where they committed five turnovers combined. With the second-longest bowl streak in the country at 25 seasons, this game is crucial for extending that streak. The Sooners lead the SEC with 14 forced turnovers and are tied for tenth in sacks per game. Freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. has shown promise, completing 62.7% of his passes for 458 yards and one touchdown. At home, Oklahoma boasts a strong 10-1 record in their last 11 games, while South Carolina has struggled on the road, going 1-5 in their last six outings.
Conversely, South Carolina has proven to be resilient. They secured a decisive victory against Kentucky and covered the spread as underdogs against both LSU and Alabama. Freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers had a strong performance last week, completing 23 of 31 passes for 238 yards and a touchdown. Senior running back Raheim Sanders contributed significantly with 78 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Gamecocks have covered the spread in six of their last seven SEC games and four of their last five overall.
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