The Oklahoma Sooners (4-2) are looking to rebound as they face the South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3) this Saturday afternoon. Oklahoma is coming off a disappointing 34-3 defeat to No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry, which has pushed them out of the top 25 rankings. Meanwhile, South Carolina is eager to end their two-game losing streak after narrow defeats to then-No. 12 Ole Miss and No. 7 Alabama. Last week, the Gamecocks narrowly lost to Alabama as 21.5-point underdogs, failing to capitalize on a late onside kick recovery.
The game is set to kick off at 12:45 p.m. ET at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Earlier, the Sooners were favored by up to 5.5 points, but current odds have shifted, making the Gamecocks 1-point favorites, with an over/under set at 41 points according to consensus from SportsLine.
A predictive model that has accurately simulated numerous college football games has generated significant profits for bettors. It has shown success this season, especially over the past three weeks, and will inform decisions regarding the matchup between South Carolina and Oklahoma.
In terms of betting lines, the current spread for Oklahoma vs. South Carolina stands at South Carolina -1, with an over/under of 41 points. The money line sees South Carolina at -115 and Oklahoma at -106.
Oklahoma’s ability to cover the spread is supported by their strong defensive performance this season, leading the SEC and ranking seventh nationally in turnovers forced with 14. They are also tenth in college football for sacks per game, making their defensive presence crucial. Freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. has completed 62.7% of his passes since taking over as starter. The Sooners have a strong home record, winning 10 of their last 11 games at home.
On the other hand, South Carolina has demonstrated resilience this season, successfully covering the spread in multiple games, including notable upsets. Freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers has made significant contributions, completing a majority of his passes alongside efficient rushing from senior running back Raheim Sanders. South Carolina has covered the spread in six of their last seven SEC games.
The predictive model reveals that the game is likely to go over the point total, and it has identified a specific point spread pick that shows a success rate exceeding 70%. For those interested in making informed betting decisions for the Oklahoma vs. South Carolina game, detailed predictions and insights can be found through advanced analytics on SportsLine.