Tennessee Volunteers vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK, will be the site for this week four matchup between the Tennessee Volunteers and Oklahoma Sooners. Kick-off is set for 7:30 ET, and ABC will be handling the broadcast. The over/under line is at 57.5 points, and Tennessee is favored by -7 points. Both teams come in with a 3-0 record this season.
TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS VS OKLAHOMA SOONERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tennessee Volunteers -7
This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK) at 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS:
- We have the Tennessee Volunteers winning this one by a score of 38 to 26
- Not only do we have the Tennessee Volunteers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7
- Look for this game to go over the line of 57.5 points
Will The Tennessee Volunteers Win As Road Favorites?
Tennessee improved to 3-0 with a dominant 71-0 win over Kent State, easily covering the -49 point spread. The over/under line was set at 62 points, but the Vols’ offense exploded for 71 points, resulting in the over hitting.
Tennessee’s offense was unstoppable, putting up 37 points in the first quarter and adding another 28 in the second. By halftime, the game was effectively over, with the Vols leading 65-0. They added a field goal in the third quarter and held Kent State scoreless to finish the game.
In their 71-0 blowout win over Kent State, Tennessee’s offense was unstoppable, racking up 740 total yards. The Vols’ ground game was particularly dominant, amassing 456 rushing yards and six touchdowns. DeSean Bishop led the way with 120 yards on just seven carries, averaging 17.1 yards per attempt. The passing game added 284 yards and three touchdowns, with Nico Iamaleava completing 10 of 16 passes for 173 yards and one touchdown.
Tennessee recorded 32 first downs in the game, with the offense moving the chains effectively on the ground and through the air. Dont’e Thornton Jr. was the top receiver, with two catches for 64 yards.
Tennessee’s defense was dominant in their last game, holding Kent State to just 58 passing yards and 117 rushing yards, for a total of 175 yards. The Volunteers also forced Kent State to punt after just eight first downs. Tennessee came away with a 71-0 win, and their defense did not allow a single point.
Are The Oklahoma Sooners Going Win In At Upset At Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK)
After a 34-19 win over Tulane, Oklahoma is now 3-0 for the season. The Sooners, who were -12.5 point favorites, covered the spread and won by 15 points. The game’s over/under was 49.5 points, but the teams combined for 53 points, surpassing the line.
Oklahoma took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, and by halftime, they were ahead 21-6. Tulane narrowed the gap to 24-13 by the end of the third quarter, but the Sooners outscored Tulane 10-6 in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
Oklahoma’s offense, led by quarterback Jackson Arnold, put up 376 yards in their 34-19 win over Tulane. Arnold completed 62.1% of his passes for 169 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Deion Burks was his top target, catching seven passes for 80 yards.
The Sooners’ ground game was effective, with 209 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Arnold contributed 97 yards on the ground, averaging 6.9 yards per carry, and scoring twice on the ground.
Oklahoma’s defense will look to improve after allowing 279 total yards and 34 rushing yards on 33 attempts in their most recent game. They did manage to pick off one pass, but the secondary gave up 173 passing yards and two touchdowns.