Tennessee vs. Oklahoma Prediction: Odds, Best Bets, Recent Stats, QB Comparison & Trends for Sept. 21

By admin On Sep 19, 2024 0

It’s Thursday, September 21st and we have Week 4 action on the slate with the Tennessee Vols and Oklahoma Sooners set to square off on Saturday from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. This is a non-conference matchup that features two top-15 ranked teams in the country. Tennessee is 3-0 this season and has scored 69, 51, and 71 points in each of the three games while allowing a total of 13 points. The Vols finished their 9-4 season last year with a 35-0 win over Iowa in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Oklahoma is also 3-0 this season with a 16-12 win against Houston and a 34-19 win at home against Tulane. The Sooners were 10-3 last season and finished the year with a 38-24 loss to Arizona in the Valero Alamo Bowl.

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Game details and how to watch Tennessee vs. Oklahoma:

· Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
· Time: 7:30 pm EST
· Location: Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
· City: Norman, Oklahoma
· Television/Broadcast: ABC / ESPN

Latest Tennessee vs. Oklahoma odds – Week 4

The latest odds as of Thursday afternoon:

· Money line: Tennessee -275, Oklahoma +225
· Spread: Tennessee -7 (-120)
· Total: 57.5 points

*Quotes courtesy of MGM bet

The odds for this game have ranged from Tennessee -6.5 to -7.5, with the total ranging from 56.5 to 58.5. Tennessee leads the country with 63.6 points per game, and the defense has allowed 13 total points.

NBC Sports Bet's Best Bet

““This could be a game where the Vols keep rolling and put together another 40+ point game. Nico Iamaleava is an upgrade over Joe Milton and it’s a no-brainer with the Vols averaging 63.6 points per game. Oklahoma has been involved in two one-score games entering the 4th quarter in the last two weeks and that’s a concern. Tennessee -7 is the best bet for the spread or total, while Iamaleava throwing for 3+ touchdowns (+255) and 4+ touchdowns (+1100) are two of my favorite ladder plays and sparks for the weekend.”

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From the trading desk at MGM bet Courtesy of John Ewing: National Championship

Line movement (last week to present)
· Georgia +275 to +325
· Ohio State +375 to +350
· Alabama +1100 to +900

% of highest ticket
· State of Ohio 16.4%
· Georgia 12.0%
· Texas 10.2%

% Higher Handling
· State of Ohio 17.1%
· Georgia 15.7%
· Alabama 12.8%

The biggest liabilities
· State of Ohio
· Tennessee
· Alabama

Tennessee vs. Oklahoma quarterbacks showdown

Tennessee: Nico Iamaleava is a Heisman hopeful this season with 6 touchdowns and 2 interceptions and 698 passing yards in three games, plus 102 rushing yards with a score. He made his debut with the Vols in their 35-0 bowl win over Iowa and did not disappoint with four total touchdowns (3 rushing) on 178 total yards.

Oklahoma: Jackson Arnold has 9 total touchdowns against 2 interceptions and 643 total yards in his second season with the Sooners. Arnold has already surpassed his pass attempts from last year (69) to this season (86).

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Volunteers vs. Sooners recent player news and stats

Oklahoma is one of the luckiest teams in the country so far, with a turnover rate of +8. Temple lost four fumbles and threw two interceptions against Oklahoma in Week 1 alone.
The Sooners' Jackson Arnold leads the team in rushing attempts (36), rushing yards (159) and touchdowns (2).
The Vols' Dylan Sampson has 9 rushing touchdowns on 45 carries for 357 yards. Sampson's 7.9 yards per carry aren't even the highest on the team, as DeSean Bishop has 10.1 yards per carry with 3 touchdowns on 22 carries (222 rushing yards).
Tennessee has arguably the best offense in college football this season. The Vols converted 29 of 50 (58%) on third and fourth downs and recorded 90 first downs in three games.

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