Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24

Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK, will be the site for this week two non-conference matchup between the Houston Cougars and Oklahoma Sooners. Kick-off is set for 7:45 ET, and SECN will be handling the broadcast. The over/under line is currently at 52.5 points, and the Sooners are the heavy favorite at -29.5 points. The money line odds are -8833 for Oklahoma and +2046 for Houston. The Cougars are looking for their first win, while Oklahoma comes in at 1-0 for the season.

HOUSTON COUGARS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Houston Cougars +29.5

This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK) at 7:45 ET on Saturday, September 7th.

WHY BET THE HOUSTON COUGARS:

• We have the Oklahoma Sooners winning this one by a score of 36 to 18
• Even though we like the Oklahoma Sooners to win, our ATS pick is to take the Houston Cougars at +29.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points

Will The Houston Cougars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

After a disappointing 27-7 loss to UNLV in their season opener, Houston is looking to bounce back. The Cougars, who were -3.5 point favorites, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s over/under was set at 55.5 points, but the teams combined for just 34 points, resulting in an under. Houston’s record now stands at 0-1.

UNLV took an early lead, and Houston was unable to recover, trailing 14-0 at halftime. The Cougars fell further behind in the third quarter, and despite scoring 7 points in the fourth quarter, they were unable to mount a comeback.

In their 27-7 loss to UNLV, Houston’s offense managed just 259 total yards, with 50 yards coming on the ground. The Cougars picked up 14 first downs but struggled to move the ball consistently. Donovan Smith completed 15 of 30 passes for 135 yards, with two interceptions and a passer rating of 34.72. Houston’s passing game totaled 209 yards, with Smith connecting with eight different receivers. Mekhi Mews led the team with 57 yards on three receptions.

Parker Jenkins was the most effective rusher for Houston, gaining 17 yards on two carries. The Cougars will need to establish a stronger running game to take pressure off their passing attack.

After allowing 198 rushing yards to UNLV, Houston’s defense will need to shore up their run defense. The Cougars gave up 27 points but did manage to pick off a pass, and they held UNLV to 113 passing yards on 7 completions. In total, Houston’s defense allowed 311 yards and 14 first downs.

Are The Oklahoma Sooners Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Oklahoma’s season is off to a strong start after they defeated Temple 51-3 at home. The Sooners, who were -42.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This game’s over/under was set at 57.5 points, but the teams combined for only 54 points, resulting in the under hitting.

The Sooners dominated from the start, taking a 17-0 lead after the first quarter. By halftime, they were up 34-0, and after Temple added a field goal in the third quarter, Oklahoma closed out the game with 14 points in the fourth quarter.

Oklahoma’s offense was led by quarterback Jackson Arnold, who completed 68% of his passes for 141 yards and four touchdowns. The Sooners’ offense totaled 393 yards, with 232 yards coming on the ground. Taylor Tatum was the leading rusher, averaging 16.5 yards per carry and scoring one of the team’s four rushing touchdowns.

Arnold’s four touchdown passes went to different receivers, with Jalil Farooq leading the team in receiving with one catch for 47 yards.

Oklahoma’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Temple to just three points and 197 total yards. The Sooners’ defense forced two interceptions and limited Temple’s passing game to just 128 yards on 12 completions. On the ground, Oklahoma gave up only 69 yards on 36 carries.