Tennessee Volunteers vs. Oklahoma Sooners
Saturday, 9/13/14, 8:00 PM EST
Opening Point Spread: Oklahoma -20
Current Betting Line: Oklahoma -20.5
Opening Total: N/A
Current Total: N/A
Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker
Tennessee hits the road for the first time after picking up a pair of home victories against the Utah State Aggies and Arkansas State Red Wolves, with both games going UNDER the betting total. The Volunteers have played 22 true freshmen this season, which is important to consider when making your Week 3 college football picks, as that’s the highest such number in the country. The squad has forced a turnover in eight of its last nine games dating back to last season and is third in the SEC with a plus-three turnover margin in 2014. Tennessee is 1-11 SU and 5-7 ATS as underdogs the last two-plus seasons.
The Volunteers are aiming to open up a season with a 3-0 record for the first time since 2004, which can’t be ignored when looking over the Week 3 college football odds. Tennessee quarterback Justin Worley has started 12 career games and has a 6-3 record in that particular role over the last two years. It’s important to point out that this team is the only one in FBS football that didn’t return a starter on the offensive or defensive line.
Oklahoma seeks its 11th 3-0 start under longtime head coach Bob Stoops, while it also looks to improve upon its perfect 12-0 record against current SEC members during his time in Norman. The Sooners are averaging 222.0 rushing yards per game, while they’ve out-gained their opponents by a 1,016 to 573-yard margin overall. Offensively, the team has scored a combined 100 points in its first two wins over Louisiana Tech and Tulsa—the most in its opening two contests since 2008. Oklahoma is 6-3 SU and 1-8 ATS as favorites of 10.5 to 21 points over the last two-plus seasons.
The Sooners have won 44 consecutive games when leading at halftime, which is the second longest active streak of its kind. During its current six-game win streak, Oklahoma has outscored its opponents by a combined 267-119 margin, with the defense registering 20 sacks and its offensive line allowing just three in that same span.
Sports bettors will likely back the Sooners due to their 5-1 ATS mark in their last six non-conference games.
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