Tennessee Volunteers vs. Oklahoma Sooners 9/21/24 NCAAF Week 4 Betting Prediction

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Oklahoma Sooners 9/21/24 – The Tennessee Volunteers and Oklahoma Sooners head into Week 4 of college football with unblemished records of 3-0. So, a blockbuster matchup lies in full view underneath the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium lights. Since both teams have begun the season well, it is easy to see why this game will be huge in the NCAAF and most likely influence the playoff picture when most of the season is over. Let’s begin with this exciting contest as we advance in our latest NCAAF prediction.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Volunteers	+3.5 (-110)	60.5 over (-116)	-115
Sooners	-3.5 (-110)	60.5 under (-105)	-104

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The betting odds suggest a closely contested affair, with the Sooners slightly favored at home. The over/under is set at a lofty 60.5 points, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring game. Both teams have shown potent offensive capabilities, and the spread indicates that oddsmakers anticipate a tight finish, possibly decided by a field goal.

Nico Iamaleava QB vs. Jackson Arnold QB

Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava has managed to pick up this season where he left off last season, throwing the ball with competency and completing nearly 72% of his passes for 698 yards and six touchdowns. This is additionally reflected in his ability to throw the ball downfield, as seen in the average of 10.4 yards thrown per pass attempt. Even though he has only been sacked once, his two interceptions while few, indicate such a small weakness that could be a concern for Oklahoma.

Jackson Arnold of Oklahoma is entirely different. Arnold’s 484 passing yards and seven touchdowns tell the story of a QB who is not very prolific but gets the job done when it matters. In contrast, Arnold bears some weaknesses, too. He has been sacked nine times which might lead to the fast defense of Tennessee to cause him trouble and mess with his play.

Every time these two quarterbacks take to the field, it is Iamaleava’s accuracy Vs Arnold’s toughness. The game may depend on Arnold escaping the Tennessee rush or Iamaleava making the best of the Sooner passing defense. Their output will greatly influence the way the game goes.

Volunteer Offensive Firepower: Ground and Air Assault

Tennessee’s offense, led by running back Dylan Sampson and wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr., has been nothing short of explosive. Sampson, with 357 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, provides a robust ground game, complemented by Thornton’s deep-threat capability, which has yielded two touchdowns on just five receptions. This dual-threat capability from the Volunteers can stretch defenses, creating mismatches and opportunities for big plays.

Trends

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Trends

Tennessee are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 5 games.
Tennessee are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Tennessee are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Trends

Oklahoma are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
Sonners are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games at home.
Oklahoma are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
Oklahoma are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games played in September.
Sooners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played in week 4.