The 21st-ranked Oklahoma Sooners (3-1) look to rebound after a loss when they face the Auburn Tigers (2-2) in SEC action on Saturday, September 28 at 3:30 PM ET, as the battle takes place at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. We have our Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers betting preview ready, showing the Sooners favored with a point spread at -2.5 (-105).
The Sooners recently lost to the sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 25-15 to add their first loss of the season. The score is somewhat respectable after they put up 12 points in the fourth quarter.
Michael Hawkins Jr. did well for a dual-threat, but it is tough to put up big numbers on the Vols. He completed 11 of 18 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown while also rushing 12 times for 22 yards.
The Sooners barely had over 200 yards, and they allowed the Vols to reach about 350. They also turned it over three times but did manage to force two turnovers. Against the Tigers, they are at risk of an upset if they turn the ball over at this rate.
Over their last three games, they have averaged 21.6 points a game and have allowed 18.6 from opposing teams. This is a narrow margin of victory, and they must have a strong start on the Tigers.
The Tigers had a similar loss on paper to the Arkansas Razorbacks, with a 24-14 defeat in their last game. They began adding points in the second half but also allowed the Razorbacks to put up more in that timeframe.
Payton Thorne had a solid game with his stats, but his numbers did not look that great going into the half. Overall, he completed 13 of 22 passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns but did throw an interception. Keandre Lambert-Smith had a breakout game with five receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns.
The Tigers actually had more yards (nearly 100 more) than the Razorbacks. But their five turnovers are what cost them this game. These simple details make the difference, and they essentially beat themselves.
In their last three battles, they are averaging 24.3 points while giving up 21.3 points a game to opponents. This is another indication that they cannot make any mistakes since their margin is so thin.
MyBookie has provided the college football betting odds for the Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers showdown, which favors the Sooners by 2.5-points. The Sooners have a 57.3 percent chance of winning according to market analysis.
Both the Sooners and Tigers had mistakes in their latest losses that aided in the outcome. The Tigers were much worse, while the Sooners played a top contender in the SEC. Look for the Sooners to cover the spread.
