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Oklahoma Favored to Win SEC Clash Against Auburn This Weekend

This weekend, the Oklahoma Sooners will face off against the Auburn Tigers in only the third meeting between the two schools. Oklahoma has won the previous two matchups, with victories in the 1972 and 2017 Sugar Bowls. The upcoming SEC clash is scheduled for Saturday at 3:30 ET at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Oklahoma is currently favored to win, with opening odds at -2.5 and the current line at Oklahoma -2.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sooners -125 | Tigers +105
• Spread: Sooners -2 (-110) | Tigers +2 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 45 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma will win straight-up is 56%.

Oklahoma vs Auburn Stats

Oklahoma Sooners

Brent Venables is in his third season as the head football coach at Oklahoma and the team is showing signs of improvement. After a 3-0 start in non-conference play, the Sooners struggled in their first SEC game, losing to Tennessee. In response to a lackluster offensive performance, Venables has made a quarterback change from Jackson Arnold to Michael Hawkins Jr. The offense will continue to rely on Jovantae Barnes and Deion Burks for production. Defensively, coordinator Zac Alley has the team ranked 19th in the country against FBS opponents, allowing an average of 14.8 points per game. Currently ranked 23rd in power rankings, Oklahoma is 3-1 this season, with an offense ranked 48th and defense ranked 22nd nationally.

Auburn Tigers Analysis

The Auburn Tigers are facing low expectations this season, with long odds to win the SEC. Coach Hugh Freeze has struggled with an 8-9 record during his tenure, and the team has only beaten lesser opponents so far. Quarterback Payton Thorne is leading the offense, with top receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith and running back Jarquez Hunter also making key contributions. Defensively, coordinator D.J. Durkin has the team holding up well, conceding an average of 21.3 points per game. Despite a power ranking of 38, the Tigers have a strong offense and solid defense, but face a tough challenge in their upcoming matchup against Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Poised for First SEC Victory Against Auburn Despite Tough Schedule

Oklahoma is facing a challenging schedule in the upcoming season, with five of their eight remaining games against top-15 ranked teams. Despite this, I believe the Sooners will secure their first SEC victory against Auburn this Saturday. Auburn's current performance is lackluster, particularly at quarterback with Payton Thorne's high interception rate and low completion percentage. In contrast, Oklahoma is showing promise with Michael Hawkins Jr. leading the offense. With an impressive track record of no turnovers this season, Hawkins Jr. brings a fresh perspective to the team. If Hawkins Jr. continues to protect the ball, Oklahoma's strong offense and solid defense positions them favorably for a win. Ultimately, I predict that the Sooners will come out on top in this matchup.

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