by Rod Pearson
Friday, Nov 25, 2022
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Saturday, November 26, 2022
Venue: Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX
Where to Watch: Fox Sports 1
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Oklahoma -2, Texas Tech +2; Over/Under: 63.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Oklahoma -2, Texas Tech +2; Over/Under: 63.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Oklahoma -2, Texas Tech +2; Over/Under: 63.5 points
Season Record
Oklahoma Sooners: 6-5 (3-5) (8th place, Big 12)
Texas Tech Red Raiders: 6-5 (4-4) (6th place, Big 12)
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Oklahoma Sooners: won their last game at home against the Oklahoma State Cowboys 28-13.
Texas Tech Red Raiders: won their last game on the road against the Iowa State Cyclones 14-10.
Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview and Analysis
Oklahoma is entering this game with a 6-5 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 5th road game of the season here as they are 2-2 in their road games this year. This will also be their 9th conference game of the college football season this year as they are 3-5. They won against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their last game at home 28-13. Dillon Gabriel started that game at QB and he completed 20/40 passes for 259 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Eric Gray led the team in rushing with 90 yards and 1 TD on 20 rushing attempts. Drake Stoops led the team in receiving with 89 yards and 1 TD on 6 receptions. David Ugwoegbu led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles. Jordan Kelley led the defense in sacks with 2 while C.J. Coldon, DaShaun White, Billy Bowman, and Jonah Laulu each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.
Texas Tech is entering this game with a 6-5 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 7th home game of the season as they are 5-1 in their home games this year. This will also be the 9th conference matchup on their conference schedule this season as they are 4-4. They won against the Iowa State Cyclones in their last game on the road 14-10. Tyler Shough started that game at QB and he completed 15/21 passes for 141 yards and 1 touchdown. Tahj Brooks led the team in rushing with 45 yards on 9 carries. Myles Price led the team in receiving with 42 yards on 3 receptions. Adrian Frye led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles. Tony Bradford Jr. led the defense in sacks with 1 while no one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Oklahoma vs Texas Tech Prediction
The current betting odds have Oklahoma listed as a 2 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Both of these teams have nothing left to play for this season as they are both 6-5 and have already qualified for bowl games, but Oklahoma just pulled off a very nice win at home against Oklahoma State last week and they basically won that game in the 1st quarter. Their defense finally showed up and made some big plays to force turnovers which their offense capitalized on and they ended up taking a 28-0 lead in the 1st quarter which was enough to win the game. Texas Tech has been battling injuries all season and finally got their starting QB back last week, but even with him back they only managed to put up 14 points against ISU who is one of the worst teams in the Big 12. Oklahoma was hoping for a much better year but all they can do now is look ahead to next year, but it all starts with finishing off the season strong here and they will be looking for things to build on in this game that will help the program going forward. Both of these teams have been good on defense lately and both have struggled at times on offense this year but Oklahoma has a lot more talent on their team and this game will come down to who can make the better players which Oklahoma has the advantage for here. The best way to place a bet here is on Oklahoma to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Oklahoma Sooners: 22-14 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 33-23 ATS when the total is between 63.5 and 70. 25-15 OVER off 2 or more consecutive unders.
Texas Tech Red Raiders: 10-24 ATS off an upset win over a conference rival as an underdog. 3-11 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread. 36-14 OVER off a road win.
Key Injuries
Oklahoma Sooners: D. Parker Jr. (TE) Out indefinitely - Suspension. S. Whitter (LB) out for season - Shoulder.
Texas Tech Red Raiders: T. Wilson (LB) out for season - Foot. B. Robinson (LB) Out indefinitely - Leg. D. Lewis II (LB) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
"Who knows how many more times, if at all, we'll play. I haven't seen the schedules for next year yet and, you know, new teams coming in (joining the Big 12). So having that trophy right now means a lot to these players." - Brent Venables after his team’s win against Oklahoma State in their last game.
"Tyree Wilson is a deserving All-America candidate and one of the best players in the country who will only excel at the next level. Our entire program is in full support of Tyree as he begins his recovery. Tyree fully embodies 'The Brand,' and will flourish in the NFL where we fully expect he will be a first-round selection. Tyree is a great teammate and captain who will represent Texas Tech proudly as he takes this next step in his career." - Joey McGuire on Tyree Wilson after his team’s win against ISU in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Oklahoma Sooners
WR Mims, Marvin
WR Farooq, Jalil
WR Stoops, Drake
TE Willis, Brayden
QB Gabriel, Dillon
RB Gray, Eric
Texas Tech Red Raiders
WR Bradley, Jerand
WR Cleveland III, Trey
WR White, Xavier
WR Price, Myles
TE Tharp, Mason
QB Smith, Donovan
RB Brooks, Tahj
Statistical Leaders
Oklahoma Sooners
Passing: D. Gabriel (2476)
Rushing: E. Gray (1203)
Receiving: M. Mims (844)
Touchdowns: E. Gray (11)
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Passing: D. Smith (1506)
Rushing: S. Thompson (584)
Receiving: X. White (557)
Touchdowns: T. Brooks (8)
Coaches:
Oklahoma Sooners: Brent Venables (1st season)
Texas Tech Red Raiders: Joey McGuire (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
