- Tennessee's aerial attack led by Joey Aguilar and goal-line specialist DeSean Bishop should exploit Oklahoma's porous secondary and tackle-prone defense in Saturday's SEC showdown.
- Oklahoma's injured quarterback John Mateer faces rushing limitations against Tennessee's stout front seven, while star receiver Isaiah Sategna could rack up yards as the Sooners play catch-up.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers host the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium in what shapes up as a College Football Playoff elimination game between two 6-2 SEC teams.
With Tennessee favored by three points and the total set at 56.5, several CFB player props offer strong opportunities for bettors looking beyond the traditional spread and total.
Oklahoma is hoping to recover from a disappointing 34-26 loss to Ole Miss that hurt their chances of making the playoffs, while the Volunteers enter on a high note after crushing Kentucky 56-34 last week.
Tennessee Volunteers Prop Bets
- Joey Aguilar Over 1.5 Total Passing Touchdowns -145
- DeSean Bishop Anytime Touchdown Scorer -139
In five of the Volunteers' eight games this season, Joey Aguilar has scored multiple passing touchdowns thanks to his dynamic play in the air. More significantly, Tennessee has consistently scored a passing touchdown in each game, giving bettors a reliable source of information.
The Oklahoma secondary has battled with missed tackles all season, and the sophomore quarterback demonstrated his arm talent last week against Kentucky with five big-time throws. This prop is -145 at BetOnline and other bookmakers.
DeSean Bishop, who has found the end zone in six of Tennessee's eight games this season, has been a touchdown machine. Tennessee CFB sportsbooks have his odds at -139, as the running back has become one of the SEC's most reliable scorers close to the goal line, averaging 81.5 yards per game.
Oklahoma Sooners Prop Bets
- John Mateer Under 40.5 Total Rushing Yards -115
- Isaiah Sategna Over 73.5 Total Receiving Yards -115
John Mateer, the quarterback for Oklahoma, has struggled since coming back from a hand injury, and his rushing output shows that. The junior has only averaged 32.3 yards a game on the ground this season, surpassing 40 yards in just two of seven games.
For those looking at sportsbooks in Oklahoma to bet on college football, the under at -115 is a tempting wager since Tennessee's front seven should be able to limit Mateer's mobility.
Isaiah Sategna, who has exceeded 73.5 yards four times this season, continues to be Oklahoma's most potent receiving threat. In two other games, he got very close, including one in which he missed by only half a yard. With an average of 78 yards per game, the receiver should have plenty of opportunities as the Sooners attempt to match Tennessee's potent offense.
