Public Money Pouring in On Texas Ahead of Big 12 Championship

Texas vs Oklahoma Big 12 Odds: Longhorns Climb to -15 Favorites

December 1, 2023 307 3 minutes readNCAAF Picks & Parlays

The Texas Longhorns remain in the mix for the College Football Playoff, but only if they beat the Oklahoma State Sooners. The schools will square off Saturday (noon ET) in the Big 12 Conference Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The No. 7 Longhorns have climbed to 15-point favorites (-110) over the No. 19 Cowboys, including -750 on the moneyline. This after they opened at -455. Meanwhile, the Over/Under is up from 52.5 to 55.5 (-110 Over, -110 Under), matching the second highest projected total of the day.

What should bettors expect? Here’s a closer breakdown of the Texas vs Oklahoma State Big 12 odds.

Date & Time: Saturday, noon ET
Location: Arlington, Texas
Streaming: ABC

Profitable Run for Cowboys

Oklahoma State has been one of the more reliable wagers in college football over the past few months, having covered the spread in six of their last eight games. They’re 7-5 ATS overall but 6-3 in the Big 12 football standings. Despite that, the betting public still doesn’t seem to have much faith in the Cowboys.

After opening as 11.5-point underdogs, the Cowboys climbed to +14 on Tuesday. Since then, it’s jumped as high as +16 in some markets before leveling to +15.5. That’s a strong show of faith in the Longhorns, winners of six straight since an Oct. 7 loss to Oklahoma. And the Texas vs Oklahoma State Big 12 odds may not be done moving.

Even so, Oklahoma State’s success in this position shouldn’t go unnoticed. The Cowboys are 4-1 ATS as an underdog this West Virginia in consecutive weeks. They also upset Oklahoma in the Bedlam Rivalry, ultimately ending the Sooners’ conference title hopes.

Longhorns in Familiar Territory

Texas Tech, in which the Longhorns were 16-point favorites.

When it comes to the Longhorns, bettors might find more consistency in the NCAAF games.

That’s important to when assessing the Texas vs Oklahoma State Big 12 odds.

Win and (Possibly) In

Texas undoubtedly needs a win to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. While that much is certain, oddsmakers remain skeptical of the Longhorns’ chances of qualifying for the playoff. As of Friday, the Longhorns were priced +155. That’s slightly better than Alabama (+195) but below the likes of Florida State (-140).

Should Alabama upset No. 1 NCAA title odds are +900.

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