With our proprietary college football betting projections ready to identify the best college football picks, we open the year with one of the largest point spreads of Week 1.
Here, we’re diving into our projections for Friday’s clash between the Temple Owls and Oklahoma Sooners. This season opener presents a unique wrinkle on the point spread, and we’re breaking down what the numbers say about the line and over/under. And a little spoiler: Projections indeed flagged a Temple vs. Oklahoma bet worth your while thanks to our data.
Our expert college football betting analysts compare PRO Projections alongside odds across various betting platforms. The objective? To unveil the biggest discrepancies between our expert numbers and the market. These carefully-studied projections are then rated using a straightforward system – A, B, C, with A+ being the highest grade.
With the scene set, let’s dive into the projections, grades, and picks for Friday’s Owls vs. Sooners matchup.
Temple vs Oklahoma Spread, Over/Under Expert College Football Projections
The Sooners are expected to kick off their tenure as an SEC program with flying colors. Friday’s Temple vs. Oklahoma game features a 42-point spread.
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According to PRO Projections, Oklahoma holds a -46.7 point edge. The numbers are a couple points off, but not very key to the market. This results in a D grade, indicating no effective value here.
The over/under, hovering between 57.5 and 58.5, reveals a worthwhile opportunity.
Our fair total stands at 60.5, earning a B- grade. This suggests a slight edge and marks it as a bet worth considering for Friday’s showdown.
Admittedly, the Temple vs. OU spread Friday’s one of the largest we’ll see all season between two FBS teams. However, the smart bet’s the over/under according to projections, and it could be a bit higher scoring than the market suggests.
PRO Projections Pick: Temple vs. Oklahoma Over 57.5
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