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The Alamo Bowl will see the Arizona Wildcats hitting the field against the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Kickoff is at 9:15 PM ET on ESPN.
The Wildcats are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), versus the Sooners. The over/under for this game is 62.5 points.
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Game Info for Arizona vs. Oklahoma
- Game Day: Thursday, December 28, 2023
- Game Time: 9:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Stadium: Alamodome
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | -3 | -110 | -110 | 62.5 | -110 | -110 | -155 | +128 |
Arizona Pick Insights
- So far this season, Arizona has put together a 9-2-0 record against the spread.
- In games it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Arizona is 2-2 against the spread.
- Four of Arizona’s 11 games with a set total have hit the over (36.4%).
Arizona Stats & Insights
- Arizona has the 38th-ranked defense this year (340.9 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 18th-best with a tally of 453.4 yards per game.
- Arizona sports the 27th-ranked defense this year (20.8 points allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 22nd-best with 34.3 points per game.
- Arizona ranks 73rd in pass defense this year (229.6 passing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 304.5 passing yards per game.
- Arizona ranks 80th in rushing yards this year (148.9 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 111.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Arizona ranks 91st in third-down defense this season (40.7% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with a 50% third-down percentage.
- Arizona ranks 66th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 13 turnovers (104th in the FBS) and committing 13 (23rd in the FBS).
Arizona’s Best Players
- Noah Fifita has recorded 2,515 yards (209.6 ypg) on 217-of-295 passing with 23 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- Jonah Coleman has carried the ball 123 times for a team-high 851 yards on the ground and has found the end zone five times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 24 catches for 289 yards (24.1 per game) and one touchdown in the pass game.
- D.J. Williams has carried the ball 79 times for 345 yards (28.8 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Tetairoa McMillan’s leads his squad with 1,242 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 80 catches (out of 116 targets) and scored 10 touchdowns.
- Jacob Cowing has caught 81 passes for 680 yards (56.7 yards per game) and 11 touchdowns this year.
- Tanner McLachlan has compiled 42 receptions for 500 yards, an average of 41.7 yards per game. He’s scored four times as a receiver this season.
- Taylor Upshaw has racked up 8.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up nine TFL and 21 tackles.
- Jacob Manu has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 66 tackles, five TFL, 6.5 sacks, and one interception so far.
Oklahoma Betting Insights
- Oklahoma has an 8-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Oklahoma is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
- Oklahoma games have hit the over in seven out of 12 opportunities (58.3%).
Oklahoma Pick Insights
- Oklahoma’s offensive attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with 502.4 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is ceding 390.2 total yards per game, which ranks 82nd.
- Oklahoma’s defense ranks 41st in the FBS with 22.3 points allowed per contest, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks third-best by generating 43.2 points per contest.
- Oklahoma’s pass offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with 321.8 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 242.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 102nd.
- Oklahoma ranks 38th in the FBS with 180.6 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 59th with 148 rushing yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- On third down, Oklahoma has been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking eighth-best in third-down conversion rate (49.1%) and 11th-best in third-down rate allowed (30.2%).
- Oklahoma has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +11 ranks fifth-best in the FBS, with 25 forced turnovers (second in the nation) and 14 turnovers committed (34th in the nation).
Oklahoma’s Best Players
- Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 3,660 yards (305 yards per game) while completing 69.3% of his passes and collecting 30 touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 373 yards with 12 touchdowns.
- Gavin Sawchuk is his team’s leading rusher with 105 carries for 610 yards, or 50.8 per game. He’s found paydirt eight times on the ground, as well.
- Tawee Walker has run for 496 yards across 95 carries, scoring seven touchdowns.
- Drake Stoops leads his squad with 880 receiving yards on 78 receptions with 10 touchdowns.
- Nic Anderson has recorded 725 receiving yards (60.4 yards per game) and nine touchdowns on 31 receptions.
- Jalil Farooq’s 65 targets have resulted in 41 grabs for 637 yards and two touchdowns.
- Ethan Downs has racked up 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording five TFL, 24 tackles, and one interception.
- Oklahoma’s top-tackler, Danny Stutsman, has 80 tackles, nine TFL, three sacks, and one interception this year.
- Billy Bowman leads the team with six interceptions, while also recording 52 tackles, two TFL, and seven passes defended.
