Oklahoma vs Nebraska Opening Odds – Sooners 13.5-Point Road Favorites Over Cornhuskers

• No. 7 Oklahoma has opened as a 13.5-point favorite against home underdog Nebraska
• The Sooners are trying for a 3-0 start, while the Cornhuskers attempt to even their mark on Sept. 17
• Read below for the full opening odds and our line movement prediction

No. 7 Oklahoma is listed as a 13.5-point favorite at Nebraska as the two rivals prepare to meet in a pivotal match for both teams. As hard as it is to believe, this is a game that may finally seal Scott Frost’s fate if it goes too far south.

Oklahoma racked up 78 points in its first two games this season,  which included an easy 33-3 win over Kent State on Saturday. Meanwhile, Nebraska surprisingly dropped his second game of the young campaign in a 45-42 loss to Georgia Southern.

Let’s take a look at the opening Oklahoma va Nebraska odds and analyze which direction the line is likely to move in.

Oklahoma vs Nebraska Opening Spread/Odds/Line

Odds as of September 11th at DraftKings Sportsbook. Use this DraftKings promo code to bet on the game.

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Oklahoma Is An Easy Road Favorite

Oklahoma is one of those teams that has higher aspirations than just the Big-12 championship. Remember, the Sooners are a favorite even in the Big 12 Conference Odds. That +200 number has remained pretty consistent over the past couple of weeks. Texas is trailing just behind but again the Sooners seem to be more of a favorite.

The first two games for Oklahoma were a dress rehearsal for the Big 12 conference schedule. Kent State and UTEP are not going to scare anyone, especially the Sooners. Oklahoma expects not to be tested too much until October 8th versus Texas. That game is a neutral-site game by the way. Even playing in Nebraska does not phase Oklahoma much in any way. The Sooners have won seven of their nine contests against the Cornhuskers including a seven-point win last September.

Oklahoma had a look ahead line of -8 vs. Nebraska next week…

what do we think it'll open at now?

— AlfredJF (@AlfredJF) September 11, 2022

With the answer given to our question at nearly two touchdowns, the money will probably swing away from Oklahoma further. That being said, the Sooners are at least a top ten caliber team. There will be questions that get addressed in a few weeks. However, the Sooners have time to get their offense and defense fully synced. Dillon Gabriel, Eric Gray, and Marvin Mims are a nice triple threat that Nebraska likely cannot contain.

The Sooners’ defense has barely been tested and the Cornhuskers might have a little bit of magic going for them. However, it’s been a trying several weeks for Nebraska from the trip to Dublin until now. Oklahoma will allow something more than the eight points per game they have been. However, they should enjoy an advantage on both sides of the ball.

Nebraska Is In Flux

Head Coach Scott Frost is not even the coach anymore. Early on Sunday afternoon, Trev Alberts informed Frost he would no longer be the coach effective immediately. Mickey Joseph will take over as the interim “Head Coach”.

Statement from Vice Chancellor, Director of Athletics – Trev Alberts. pic.twitter.com/weczB1ghoB

— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) September 11, 2022

The Cornhuskers’ offense has averaged 36 points per game this year (53rd in the nation). They looked pretty good against Northwestern and Georgia Southern at times. The problem is that Oklahoma is a considerable step up. Although Nebraska lost these two games by a combined six points, it was decision-making and defense which ultimately led to Frost’s demise.

Positives from husker loss: offense played lights out. How about Washington and thompson? Negatives: 5-22 in one score games under #frosty defense has evaporated from last season.. talent level is at or better than last year. #GBR #NebraskaFootball #NEB ##ontoOK

— myboy_issa_huskerfanatic (@sobernative) September 11, 2022

That is the biggest thing that has held back the Nebraska program. This Cornhuskers team cannot close teams against teams they should easily beat. What is going to happen against a rival coming in with “playoff aspirations”? When the offense can play but the defense cannot, that is a huge problem. What if the offense dries up?

Some may think 13.5 points is too many but reports had this line being in the 15 to 18-point range.

Nebraska’s offense will have to play a full four quarters to keep this game close on Saturday.

Expected Line Movement And Early Prediction

Now, it does appear the money is going toward Nebraska spread in the early going. About 60% of the money at this stage is tilting toward the Cornhuskers. Could the line fluctuate a little between now and Saturday? Absolutely.

Nebraska can keep this close, but if the line drops even a bit, Oklahoma should be able to win by a couple of touchdowns.