Kentucky vs Oklahoma Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Kentucky vs Oklahoma Predictions
There are odds of -110 about Over 43.5 points and this looks generous when Oklahoma face Kentucky. The bar might have been set too low in terms of total.
We've covered Kentucky vs Oklahoma across several markets, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Dive into each section for detailed analysis and the reasoning behind the picks.
Kentucky vs Oklahoma Preview
Kentucky battle Oklahoma at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, October 17.
Kentucky Wildcats have won their previous four games. The latest was a 35-34 (OT) home triumph at Kroger Field against LSU Tigers.
Oklahoma Sooners won their last game. It was a 27-24 triumph at Cotton Bowl Stadium against Texas Longhorns.
Quarterbacks
Kenny Minchey
John Mateer
Best Bet
We think that 43.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers in this college football showdown. Take the -110 that we see the teams combine to good effect.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
We track all injuries that could impact each team before making our CFB picks. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
Over 43.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, there’s a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Kenny Minchey (Kentucky) can be backed at -114 to go beyond 188.5 passing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.
The odds for Rocky Beers (Kentucky) to go beyond 37.5 receiving yards are -114. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous Player Receiving Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Our same game parlay pick is Over 43.5, Oklahoma -6.5 on the spread and Kenny Minchey (Kentucky) to have Over 188.5 passing yards.
A football same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big return from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
17
-
30
Oklahoma
There are lots of different ways to back Oklahoma on the correct score betting and something like 30-17 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.
Kentucky vs Oklahoma Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks have Oklahoma at -244 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 71% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back Kentucky, you will find +198 about the underdogs.
6.5 is the spread and 43.5 is the total points line. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 43.5, the odds are -110.
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Receiving Yards
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Passing Yards
Can Oklahoma Make It Another Home Victory?
Oklahoma have run off four straight victories at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. They own a 9-1 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 27.60 points on offense and surrendering 9.50 on defense.
Kentucky have gone 3-7 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 17.20 points scored and 32.10 points allowed.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O43.5 | U43.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oklahoma Home Stats |
9-1 | 37.10 | 27.60 | 9.50 | 3 | 7 | |
 Kentucky Away Stats |
3-7 | 49.30 | 17.20 | 32.10 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
- U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Kentucky Wildcats Stats
Oklahoma Sooners Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 57.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 49.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 43.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.50 pts and allowed 27.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 17.20 pts and allowed 32.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 41.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 41.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 43.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.90 pts and allowed 18.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 26.80 pts and allowed 14.70 pts in the last 10 home games
| Southeastern | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia
|
6 | 0 | 277 | 84 | 193 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
Alabama
|
5 | 1 | 265 | 124 | 141 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 1L |
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Kentucky
|
5 | 1 | 208 | 168 | 40 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 4W |
Missouri
|
5 | 1 | 215 | 106 | 109 | 4-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Tennessee
|
5 | 1 | 208 | 93 | 115 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 2W |
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|
4 | 1 | 195 | 140 | 55 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 1L |
Ole Miss
|
4 | 1 | 194 | 140 | 54 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
Florida
|
4 | 2 | 250 | 174 | 76 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 2L |
Texas
|
4 | 1 | 157 | 80 | 77 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
|
Oklahoma
|
3 | 2 | 115 | 88 | 27 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 1W |
LSU
|
4 | 2 | 252 | 111 | 141 | 4-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
Auburn
|
3 | 2 | 134 | 107 | 27 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1L |
South Carolina
|
3 | 3 | 226 | 153 | 73 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Texas A&M
|
3 | 3 | 165 | 120 | 45 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
Vanderbilt
|
3 | 3 | 144 | 177 | -33 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 3L |
Arkansas
|
2 | 4 | 116 | 166 | -50 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 2L |
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