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Oklahoma Sooners Prepare to Face Missouri Tigers in First SEC Matchup

In this upcoming college football matchup, the Oklahoma Sooners will face the Missouri Tigers for the first time as SEC opponents. Despite Oklahoma holding a 5-1 series lead, Missouri has a strong home record with an undefeated 5-0 record. Both teams have mixed results against the spread and favor the under. The betting favorite is currently Oklahoma at -2.5. The game is set for Saturday, November 9 at 6:45 CST at Memorial Stadium.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sooners -150 | Tigers +125
• Spread: Sooners -2.5 (-110) | Tigers +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 41.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Missouri will win straight-up is 56%.

Oklahoma vs Missouri Stats

Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma recently struggled in conference play, losing 3 games in a row before defeating Maine 59-14. RB1 Jovantae Barnes had a standout performance, rushing for 203 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns. The game allowed OC Joe Jon Finley to showcase his play-calling skills. Oklahoma's offense, led by QB Jackson Arnold, focuses on rushing, averaging 146 yards on the ground per game. The defense is the team's strength, ranking 29th in yards allowed and 19th in rushing yards allowed. The kicking squad has a 75% success rate on field goals. Despite a power ranking of 62, Oklahoma ranks 113th in offense and 47th in defense. They currently have a season record of 5-4 (5-4 ATS).

Missouri Tigers Analysis

The Missouri Tigers started the 2024 season with high expectations, ranked #9 in the preseason. However, big losses to A+M and Alabama have dropped them out of the Top-25. Their key wins have come against Vandy and Auburn, both on their home turf. After a 34-0 defeat by Alabama, their starting QB, Brady Cook, was injured. Senior QB2 Drew Pyne struggled in his place. The team will continue to rely on their rushing game, led by Nate Noel and Marcus Carroll, with Carroll also leading the team in touchdowns. The defense has been a strength for the Tigers, ranking 4th in third-down conversion allowed. However, concerns remain about their field goal unit. Overall, Missouri has a power ranking of 27 and is ranked #68 in offense and #17 in defense. Their upcoming game against Oklahoma will be a test, as the Sooners have had success in recent matchups.

Missouri Tigers Facing Injury Woes as Oklahoma Prepares for Defensive Battle

The Missouri Tigers are facing a challenging period with numerous injuries affecting key offensive positions, resulting in decreased production levels. Despite an average of nearly 28 points per game throughout the season, the team has seen a reduction to a 10-point average over the last two games. Oklahoma's formidable defense poses a tough challenge for Missouri. Although Oklahoma's defensive performance has been somewhat lacking, a recent improvement and change in offensive coordinator could potentially boost team morale. Oklahoma remains one game away from achieving bowl eligibility and is currently in a more advantageous position due to mounting injuries within the Missouri team. While Oklahoma also has some injuries further down their depth chart, only WR4 Deion Burks is confirmed to be out of the starting lineup. Defense is predicted to be a key factor in this anticipated low-scoring game, with Oklahoma expected to emerge victorious. Given Oklahoma's historical track record, it is recommended to support the team by taking the 3 points offered.

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