Arkansas State vs. Oklahoma Prediction
No. 20 Oklahoma will open its 2023 season against non-conference foe Arkansas State at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. Will the Sooners cover as massive home favorites or is there more value elsewhere on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
163 Arkansas State Red Wolves (+35) at 164 Oklahoma Sooners (-35); o/u 58.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, September 2, 2023
Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK
Arkansas State vs. Oklahoma Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 66% of bets are on Oklahoma. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Game Notes
Courtney Jackson is listed as a starter for Saturday’s season opener against Oklahoma, Kara Richey of 95.3 The Ticket Jonesboro reports. Jackson will have an immediate opportunity with Arkansas State after joining the program this offseason. The 5-foot-11 redshirt junior appeared in 26 games with Syracuse across the last three seasons, totaling 62 receptions for 659 yards and four touchdowns. After proving it at the power five level, Jackson will look to establish himself with the Red Wolves in 2023.
Oklahoma Sooners Game Notes
Tawee Walker sits alongside Marcus Major as the two co-starters for the opener against Arkansas State. Depth charts can be deceiving, and it would be surprising if the pair listed atop the depth chart are the ones who end up leading the way come game day, as most viewed Jovantae Barnes and Gavin Sawchuk as the leading candidates for work in the Sooners’ backfield. It will be worth monitoring how the carries are doled out in the opener before making judgments about how big of an impact each back will have in 2023.
Arkansas State vs. Oklahoma Betting Trends
Arkansas State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arkansas State’s last 9 games on the road
Oklahoma is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
Oklahoma is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Arkansas State vs. Oklahoma Betting Prediction
It might take a meaningless touchdown late, but I do see this game getting over the total in Norman. All things considered, this Arkansas State defense is pretty good but Oklahoma will be looking to make a statement offensively and the Sooners had major defensive issues last season despite being coached by Brent Venables.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: ARKANSAS STATE/OKLAHOMA OVER 58.5