| MATCHUP | Kentucky Wildcats | Oklahoma Sooners |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-1 | 3-2 |
| Spread | +6.5 -108 | -6.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +195 | -238 |
| Total | Over 43.5 (-108) | Under 43.5 (-112) |
| Where | Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK), Norman, OK | |
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
The Kentucky Wildcats and Oklahoma Sooners meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Memorial Stadium. Here’s a Kentucky vs. Oklahoma Prediction. This article will include a Kentucky vs. Oklahoma Pick.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats beat South Carolina and LSU, and they play Vanderbilt next. Kentucky has won 4 straight games. Kenny Minchey is completing 67.4 percent of his passes for 1,394 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Kenny Darby and Willie Rodriguez have combined for 620 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while DJ Miller has 9 receptions.
The Kentucky Wildcats’ ground game is averaging 181.8 yards per contest, and CJ Baxter leads the way with 484 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Kentucky is allowing 28 points and 382.2 yards per game. Grant Godfrey leads the Kentucky Wildcats with 53 tackles, Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace has 2.5 sacks, and Jordan Castell has 2 interceptions.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners lost to Georgia, beat Texas, and play Mississippi State next. Oklahoma has won 7 of its last 10 games. John Mateer is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 1,038 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Isaiah Sategna III and Rocky Beers have combined for 615 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Trell Harris has 6 receptions.
The Oklahoma Sooners’ ground game is averaging 95.8 yards per contest, and Lloyd Avant leads the way with 236 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Oklahoma is allowing 17.6 points and 266.8 yards per game. Owen Heinecke leads the Oklahoma Sooners with 37 tackles, Adepoju Adebawore has 2.5 sacks, and Omarion Robinson has 1 interception.
Why the Oklahoma Sooners will win
- Oklahoma has won three of its last four games against teams with an AP Ranking of 15.
- Kentucky has lost each of its last four road games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- Kentucky has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Oklahoma has covered the spread in three of its last four games as a favorite against teams with an AP Ranking of 15.
- Oklahoma has won the first half in 12 of its last 15 October games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won each of its last three games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oklahoma has lost three of its last four October games against AP-ranked teams.
- Oklahoma has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four October games as a home favorite.
- Kentucky has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oklahoma has lost the first half in three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kentucky’s last six games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Oklahoma’s last four October games as a favorite against AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma Sooners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Isaiah Sategna leads Oklahoma for receiving yards (331) this season.
Kentucky Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, CJ Baxter ranks T7th amongst FBS players for rushing touchdowns (8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma ranks T134th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (80).
- Oklahoma ranks 6th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+7.4).
- Kentucky ranks T9th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (7).
- Kentucky ranks T125th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (130).
Kentucky vs Oklahoma Prediction
This is an interesting game because both teams are coming off big wins, and it could be tough to refocus on the task at hand. Oklahoma is going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, but I’m not sure I want to lay a touchdown with a team that has issues scoring the football. Kentucky can be sloppy at times defensively, but it has a balanced offense and a playmaking quarterback. Kentucky isn’t going to be scared of the moment and has a knack for making games of things heading into the fourth quarter. This could be a tight one, folks. I want the free touchdown with the Wildcats.