College football odds Week 1: How to bet UTEP-Oklahoma
The new-look Oklahoma Sooners will host the UTEP Miners for an exciting Week 1 college football matchup on FOX.
Oklahoma had an offseason overhaul that brought them a new head coach and a new quarterback. The Miners are coming off a 7-6 season which included a bowl game loss to Fresno State.
Will the Sooners kick off this season with a win as new head coach Brent Venables takes the reins, or will the Miners storm into Norman and leave with the victory?
Here’s everything you need from a betting perspective on the game between Oklahoma and UTEP from the point spread, moneyline, total over/under and expert pick (odds via FOX Bet).
UTEP @ No. 9 Oklahoma (3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, FOX)
Point spread: Oklahoma -31 (Oklahoma favored to win by more than 31 points, otherwise UTEP covers)
Moneyline: Oklahoma -10000 favorite to win (bet $10 to win $10.10 total); UTEP +2500 underdog to win (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Total scoring over/under: 56.5 points scored by both teams combined
Pick via FOX Sports analyst Geoff Schwartz:
“The safest play in this game is taking the Miners plus the large number and hoping they can do enough to cover. Also, Oklahoma has failed to cover these big spreads over the years.
“I’m higher on Oklahoma than most because they have a talented roster, even with a new coaching staff. Yes, this year’s OU team has new written all over it. The Sooners have a new staff that features a first-time head coach, a new quarterback, a new play caller and new players all over the roster after the transfer portal defections. All that considered, Oklahoma could start slower in this game than expected. However, once they get going in the season, watch out.
“I’ll grab the points and take advantage of OU’s slow start.”
PICK: UTEP (+31 at FOX Bet) to lose by fewer than 31 points (or win outright)
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