Over the last five seasons Oklahoma is 9-1 straight-up and 6-4 against the spread versus Group of 5 opponents. Meanwhile, Florida Atlantic is 0-8 SU and 2-6 ATS during that same span against Power 5 foes. Who's more likely to cover the spread when the upstart Owls challenge the Sooners Saturday afternoon in Norman?
College football point spread: The Sooners opened as 24-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)
College football betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 44.8-42.6 Owls (College football picks on every game)
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls can cover the spread
The Owls get back 15 starters this season from a team that finished 11-3 SU and 10-3-1 ATS last season and won a bowl game.