- Bowl: Valero Alamo Bowl
- Who: Oklahoma vs Arizona
- When: Thursday, December 28th, 9:15 ET
- Where: Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
The Alamo Bowl welcomes the Oklahoma Sooners and Arizona Wildcats on Thursday, Dec. 28 at the Alamodome.
This is the best of the non-New Year’s Six bowls as it pits two teams that were right near the cutoff line for the selection committee
There will be no shortage of Online college football betting as the college football season enters its crucial stage, and every game becomes a high-stakes chess match.
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Following their dominant 59-23 victory over Arizona State, Arizona's overall record has surged to an impressive 9-3 as they gear up for a highly anticipated matchup against Oklahoma.
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With an average scoring differential of +13.5 for the season, the Wildcats boast a solid ATS mark of 7-2. In nine games, they have played as the favored team five times and as the underdog in four instances.
In their recent triumph against Arizona State, the Wildcats demonstrated offensive prowess with 41 pass attempts, accumulating an impressive 527 yards and securing five touchdowns.
They maintained a steady pace on the ground, averaging 4.1 yards per carry and notching three rushing touchdowns.
Quarterback Noah Fifita played a pivotal role, throwing for five touchdowns, achieving a passer rating of 144.56, and completing 73.2% of his passes for 527 yards.
On the defensive front, Arizona allowed a total of 306 yards to Arizona State, with 224 yards conceded on the ground and 82 through the air.
The Wildcats' defense currently ranks 109th in passing yards allowed per game, with opponents averaging 32.3 pass attempts against them.
Despite these figures, Arizona has allowed an average of 20.8 points per game, positioning them at 71st in college football. In terms of rushing yards allowed, they stand at a commendable 29th in the NCAA.
Entering their upcoming clash against Arizona, the Oklahoma Sooners hold a commendable record of 10-2, securing a convincing victory over TCU in their latest outing with a scoreline of 69-45.
In the course of the season, Oklahoma has found themselves in the favored position in 11 matchups and as the underdog once, resulting in a solid ATS record of 8-4 and an impressive average scoring differential of +20.9.
In their recent triumph over TCU, the Sooners showcased offensive prowess by executing 38 pass attempts, accumulating 400 yards, and securing three touchdowns through the air.
On the ground, they displayed efficiency, averaging 5.2 yards per carry and scoring five rushing touchdowns. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel played a pivotal role in the victory, contributing three passing touchdowns and adding one more on the ground.
Throughout the game, he amassed 400 passing yards with a completion rate of 63.2%.
On the defensive side, the Sooners faced a challenge against TCU, surrendering a total of 520 yards. Their run defense allowed 176 rushing yards, contrasting with 344 yards through the air.
As they approach the upcoming game, the Oklahoma defense currently holds the 80th position in points allowed, conceding an average of 22.2 points per game.
In terms of passing defense, they rank 129th in the country, allowing an average of 242.2 passing yards per game. They yield 148.2 rushing yards on the ground, placing them at the 79th spot in college football.
The last three times that Arizona has played Oklahoma as the favorite, they have gone 3-0.
Oklahoma has historically performed well vs. the spread as the underdog vs. Arizona, going a perfect 3-0 ATS on an average scoring differential of 19.
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Total Points
Let's discuss the total points prop in this game. These are some very high scoring and talented squads.
Throughout 12 games, Arizona's matchups' average over/under line has been set at 57.2 points. These contests have yielded an average combined score of 55.2 points, contributing to an OU record of 3-6.
The Sooners have maintained a balanced over/under record of 7-5, with their games typically producing an average combined score of 65.4 points against an average over/under line of 61 points.
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