Does a Cheez-It sound pretty good right about now? Do you like football? Do you like sports betting? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to watch the Cheez-It Bowl as the Oklahoma Sooners (6-6) take on the Florida State Seminoles (9-3).
Follow along for all of the Oklahoma vs Florida State betting picks. Both NCAAF teams were expected to be at the top of the NCAAF standings, and here they are, playing in the prestigious Cheez-It Bowl.
Looking at the Oklahoma Sooners football schedule 2022, it has certainly been a down year to the standards of both of these opponents; nonetheless, they can finish the season on a high note as we wrap up the 2022 calendar year.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Florida State Seminoles Odds
Last Game Records
It goes without saying that there is no question that the Oklahoma Sooners and Flordia State Seminoles would make a bowl game. The question, however, is which bowl they would make. Oklahoma and Florida State will be duking it out in the Cheez-It Bowl Thursday night.
You will not be surprised that both these teams have a deep history of going bowling. Thursday night will be the Sooners’ 56th postseason game, as they have a winning record of 31-23-1. The 31 postseason wins are the fourth-most in all of college football. It is hard to ignore history when you have to bet against it.
The rich tradition of college football runs deep in Tallahassee as well. Florida State will be playing in their 49th postseason game and have a record of 29-17-2. When making Oklahoma vs Florida State betting picks, you should note that the Seminoles are 3-0 when playing postseason games in Orlando.
NCAAF odds aside, both schools thrive in the postseason. With guys in the transfer portal, pondering a career in the NFL, or dealing with college football injuries, looking at history can be important in making a betting decision.
Oklahoma vs Florida State Betting Analysis
Spoil the Seminoles
Can you believe the Oklahoma Sooners are 6-6 after starting off the season with a preseason ranking of No. 9? That was their lowest preseason rank since 2015, and it looks like that will change again next season. They control their own destiny, however, as they aim to finish the up-and-down season on a high note.
Life was good, and the Sooners were 3-0. Suddenly, life became not-so-good for Oklahoma as they lost three straight games, moving to 3-3. It was a season of streaks for the Sooners. As soon as they would string some wins together, the losses were always looming in the shadows. They lost three of their last four games to conclude the regular season in November. Perhaps the month of December will treat the Sooners well.
Oklahoma went from being expected to win every game to quickly being a team others wanted to see on their NCAAF schedule. The Sooners want nothing more than to spoil the season of the 13th-ranked Florida State Seminoles in a stadium that will be sporting many garnet-colored jerseys.
The Well-Rounded Seminoles
If you remove the month of October, the Florida State Seminoles might be a college football playoff team. The 10th month of the year presented some scares for the Seminoles, but we can blame it on Halloween. In their 9-3 season, all three losses came in October in back-to-back-to-back weeks. When looking at the Oklahoma vs Seminoles betting picks, you have to figure out if you can put the disaster of October behind you.
Florida State lost some of the biggest NCAAF games when they mattered the most. Will that be the case again in the Cheez-It Bowl? Their five-game win streak would put them in great shape to get their 9th win in the 2022 campaign, but they would much rather be playing in January.
As mentioned previously, the Seminoles love playing in Orlando as the “neutral” site. They are undefeated there in the postseason and look to continue that narrative. As a team, Florida State’s offense has accumulated the 13th-most yards in all of college football. On the other hand, their defense has given up the 14-fewest yards out of every school. Florida State is phenomenal on both sides of the ball and are one of the best teams in the country.
Updates
It comes as no surprise that the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida State Seminoles have battled in the postseason over the years. Oklahoma holds a 3-1 record in bowl games against the Seminoles and a 6-1 record collectively. These two storied programs have not squared off in over a decade.
We, of course, have to discuss the players who will not be playing in the pivotal Cheez-It Bowl due to various reasons. Oklahoma will be without five starters, changing the NCAAF picks ever so slightly. They will, most importantly, be without running back Eric Gray and starting tackles Anton Harrison and Wanya Morris. Gray had eight 100-yard performances, and he and Harrison both earned second-team AP all-league honors.
All eyes for the Seminoles were on their defensive studs Jared Verse and Jammie Robinson. They have made it clear they will play in the Cheez-It Bowl. Many schools are struggling to retain key guys for their final game, but the Seminoles are all in.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners are underdogs in the Cheez-It Bowl against the Florida State Seminoles. On the moneyline, you can find Oklahoma +280. Looking at the spread, Oklahoma is at +9.5 (-105). The total sits at an even 65 prior to kickoff.
The Florida State Seminoles will be the home team on the scoreboard and will be playing in a home-like atmosphere in Orlando. Florida State is listed at -350 on the moneyline and -9.5 (-115) on the spread. The total for this game is 65.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Florida State Seminoles Betting Prediction
Looking at the Florida State Seminoles odds, it feels so strange to think about laying big points against the Oklahoma Sooners in a bowl game, but that is the move. The Cheez-It Bowl is going to be won by the Florida State Seminoles in dominant fashion. Take Florida State -9.5 (-115).
Right now, the spread for Florida State lies just under the key total of 10, which should be worth noting. Oklahoma has too many star players forgoing this game, and that will bite them in the butt. On top of that, they were already the worse team on paper, either way, Florida State is the better team and has all the guys they need to cover the spread and win the game.
Take Florida State -9.5 (-115) and bet on the over in regard to how many Cheez-It crackers will be eaten. Let’s be safe and stay away from the over/under. Florida State will control this game, and Oklahoma will not score a ton, but the Seminoles will. I think it could swing either way.
Pick: Florida State Seminoles -9.5 (-115)
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