- Oklahoma battles Texas in the 2023 Red River Shootout on Saturday
- The Sooners are 6.5-point underdogs at the Cotton Bowl
- Read below for Texas vs Oklahoma odds, pick and prediction
The Red River Showdown is one of the most anticipated college football games of the year, and this year’s matchup between Oklahoma (5-0) and Texas(5-0) is no exception. The game will take place on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
The latest Texas vs Oklahoma odds for the Red River Showdown price the Longhorns as -6.5 favorites, while the over/under is offered at 60. In the most recent meeting last season, Texas dominated Oklahoma with a 49-0 score.
Will OU get their revenge on Saturday? Let’s analyze the Oklahoma vs Texas odds and offer our prediction.
Oklahoma vs Texas Odds
Oklahoma (#12) @ Texas (#3)
Moneyline
Oklahoma (#12) +195
Texas (#3) -235
Oklahoma (#12) @ Texas (#3)
Point Spread
Oklahoma (#12) 6.0 (-115)
Texas (#3) -6.0 (-105)
Oklahoma (#12) @ Texas (#3)
Total
Over 60.5 (-110)
Under 60.5 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
In the Oklahoma vs Texas odds, the Longhorns are -260 moneyline favorites, giving them a 72.2% implied win probability. The Sooners come back as +215 underdogs, giving them a 31.8% implied win probability.
You can watch the latest Red River Showdown on ABC at noon EST. The weather in Arlington is calling for a cool 62° with plenty of sunshine.
Sooners’ Passing Game is Lethal
Oklahoma enters the 2023 Red River Showdown with a 5-0 record, possessing one of the deadliest passing attacks in the country. The team ranks sixth in the country in passing yards (349.0) thanks to the play of quarterback Dillon Gabriel.
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Gabriel has thrown for 1,593 yards, 15 touchdowns, and only 2 interceptions thus far, while wide receiver Andrel Anthony has accumulated 387 receiving yards. In OU’s most recent win against Iowa State, Gabriel went off for 366 yards and accounted for five total TDs.
The Sooners have also been impressive defensively, allowing only 8.5 points per game, which is tied for 2nd in the nation. Of course, OU hasn’t played the toughest opponents on their schedule, but this is starting to look like the Brent Venables defense we were promised.
Longhorns Are Battle-Tested
Texas enters the 2023 Red River Showdown also boasting a 5-0 record, and while their team stats might not be as impressive as Oklahoma’s, they’ve played a tougher schedule. Texas took down Alabama 34-24 back in Week 2, which was one of the biggest wins of the CFB season so far.
Texas is led by promising quarterback quarterback Quinn Ewers, who has thrown for 1,358 yards, 10 touchdowns, and only 1 interception this season. The Longhorns rank 36th in passing yards (277.0) and 69th in rushing yards (155.8).
Defensively, Steve Sarkisian’s team has been solid, allowing only 12.5 points per game, which is tied for 13th in the nation. Texas’ most recent win was against Kansas in which the orange racked up 661 yards of total offense in a commanding 40-14 victory.
Texas vs Oklahoma Prediction
This is one of the harder Red Rivers games to predict, as both teams have been playing to their strengths. What we do know is each team has strong offenses, with Oklahoma having a slight edge in passing yards and Texas having a slight edge in rushing yards.
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