The No. 14 Arizona Wildcats (9-3) will face the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) in the 2023 Alamo Bowl. This will be only the third duel between these two universities in total where the series ends in a 1-1 draw. The last game was in 1989 when Arizona beat Oklahoma 6-3. Arizona has reached the money limit in its last six games, while Oklahoma has reached the game total over in the first half in nine of its last 13 games.
Kickoff at the Alamodome in San Antonio is scheduled for 9:15 p.m. ET. According to the SportsLine consensus, the Wildcats are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Arizona vs. Oklahoma odds, while the over/under for total points is 59.5. Before you make an Oklahoma vs. Arizona tip or Alamo Bowl prediction, you need to check out the college football predictions and betting tips from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now the model has set its sights on Oklahoma vs. Arizona and has set its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's CFB picks. Here are some college football odds and trends for Arizona vs. Oklahoma:
- Arizona vs. Oklahoma spread: Wildcats -2.5
- Arizona vs. Oklahoma over/under: 59.5 points
- Arizona vs. Oklahoma money line: Wildcats -136, Sooners +114
- ARIZ: Arizona has reached the 1H ML in 5 of the last 7 games
- OKLA: Oklahoma has reached 1Q ML in 9 of its last 13 games
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Why Arizona can cover
Arizona boasts a solid defensive unit as the Wildcats finished the season ranked fourth in the Pac-12 in points allowed (20.8) and total defense (453.4). Additionally, they ranked fifth in team sacks (31). Second-year linebacker Jacob Manu has the play-recognition skills to quickly track down ball carriers. Manu leads the team in total tackles (97) and is second in sacks (6.5). He recorded double-digit tackles in three games.
On November 4 against UCLA, Manu finished the game with 12 total tackles and one sack. Meanwhile, senior linebacker Taylor Upshaw flies off the edge, plays with tireless energy and overcomes blocks with his strength. The Florida native leads the team in sacks (8.5) with 30 total tackles. He has recorded one sack in seven appearances so far. See which team you should choose here.
Why Oklahoma can cover
Oklahoma's defense is very instinctive at all three levels. This group ranked fourth in the Big 12 in points allowed (22.3) and sixth in total defense (390.3). Junior linebacker Danny Stutsman flew around the ball while also being a reliable defender. Stutsman is very long-range in coverage and has a great feel for dropping blocks. The Florida native recorded 99 total tackles with three sacks and two forced fumbles, a team-high.
Junior safety Billy Bowman Jr. is a very skilled and relentless tackler who has the instinct to read the quarterback's eyes to create a turnover. The Texas native is second on the team in total tackles (61), but leads the team in interceptions (six) and defensive touchdowns (three). At the end of the season, he recorded nine tackles and one interception in consecutive games. See which team you should choose here.
How to pick Arizona vs. Oklahoma
SportsLine's model is leaning towards the total points, predicting 62 combined points. The model also says that one side of the spread will come true well over 50% of the time. You can see the model's CFB picks at SportsLine.
So who wins? Oklahoma vs. Arizona, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, with the model that has returned well over $2,000 in profit on its top-rated college football spread picks, and find out.