Oklahoma vs. Temple prediction, odds, lines: 2024 college football Week 1 picks and bets from a proven model.

The No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners, now part of the SEC, kick off their 2024 season by hosting the Temple Owls on Friday night. After finishing 10-3 last season, Oklahoma aims to advance to the expanded College Football Playoff despite a tougher schedule. Temple, which went 3-9 in 2023, is striving to make its first bowl game since 2019 under third-year head coach Stan Drayton, though the Owls return only 10 starters from last year.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. The Sooners are favored by 42.5 points, with the over/under at 57.5 points, according to the latest SportsLine consensus. Before placing any bets, check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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The model has now analyzed Temple vs. Oklahoma and has locked in its picks and predictions. Visit SportsLine to see the model’s picks. Here are the current odds and betting lines:

- **Spread:** Oklahoma -42.5
- **Over/Under:** 57.5 points
- **Money Line:** Oklahoma -10000, Temple +1700
- **Picks:** Available at SportsLine

**Why Oklahoma Can Cover:**

Oklahoma returns seven offensive starters, including quarterback Jackson Arnold, who threw for 361 yards in last season’s bowl game against Arizona. The Sooners return five of their top six receivers from 2023 and add former Purdue wideout Deion Burks. Despite losing offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby to Mississippi State, scoring shouldn't be a major issue for Oklahoma.

Defensively, the Sooners feature two second-team All-Americans: linebacker Danny Stutsman, who had 104 tackles, and safety Billy Bowman, the team’s third-leading tackler with 63. Oklahoma also returns eight defensive starters, including their top six tacklers.

**Why Temple Can Cover:**

Temple faces a tough challenge with only ten returning starters against a seasoned Oklahoma team. The Owls' rushing attack will be led by Maryland transfer Antwain Littleton and returning RB Joquez Smith. They boast an above-average offensive line and will need to control the ball to keep the Sooners' offense off the field.

Quarterback duties are likely to fall to 2023 JUCO transfer Forrest Brock, who played in one game last season, over Rutgers transfer Evan Simon. On defense, the Owls return five starters and aim to improve upon last season’s performance, which allowed 442 yards per game, including 198 rushing yards.

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