Oklahoma vs Auburn Prediction College Football Picks 9/28/24

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Oklahoma Sooners

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Auburn Tigers

Recent betting trends in games played between Oklahoma and Auburn

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Oklahoma vs Auburn game

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview

Oklahoma got off to a blowout start this year, demolishing Temple 51-3 in their opener. Game two versus Houston was a nail-biter, but the Sooners emerged victorious 16-12. Ditto with game three versus Tulane, a 34-19 win to keep it rolling.

Last weekend versus Tennessee, Oklahoma posted 12 cosmetic points in the final quarter during a 25-15 loss. Michael Hawkins threw for 132 yards and a score while also leading the rush on just 22 yards from 12 carries.

Auburn Tigers Betting Preview

Over on the Auburn side, they managed to go 2-1 over their first three games. The lone loss came versus California in game two, as the Tigers fell 21-14. Otherwise, the wins were pretty sizable. Auburn beat Alabama A&M 7-3-3 and New Mexico 45-19.

Matched up against Arkansas, the Tigers were down 14-7 by the final quarter and ended up losing 24-14. Payton Thorne tossed for 213 yards and a pair of scores. Tops in receiving was KeAndre Lambert-Smith with 156 yards and two TDs from five catches.

Why the Auburn Tigers will win

• Auburn has won 20 of its last 25 September games at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
• The team ranked 21st in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
• Auburn has covered the spread in four of its last five September games as a home underdog.

Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win

• Auburn has lost each of its last 11 games against AP-ranked teams.
• Oklahoma has won each of its last seven road games in September.
• Oklahoma has covered the spread in each of its last four September road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Auburn has failed to cover the spread in 11 of its last 14 games in September.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Auburn's last eight games against AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Three of Oklahoma's last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Oklahoma vs Auburn Prediction

I’ll go with Oklahoma here but you could make a case either way as both teams are coming off rough offensive performances. The Sooners logged just 222 total yards (186 passing), 3.3 yards per play, 16 first downs, and three turnovers against a good Tennessee team. Oklahoma didn’t play too badly on defense (345 yards allowed) but also benefitted from 10 Vols penalties.

As for Auburn, they ended up with 431 total yards (285 passing) but also had five turnovers and went a tepid 5-of-11 on third-down tries. Auburn has scored 14 points apiece in two of their four games, and a combined 118 in the other pair. It won’t be easy to score on the Sooners though.