Consider that Oklahoma State is a near-playoff team. In fact, OSU finished an inch short of the College Football Playoff. In the Big 12 Championship Game, the Baylor defense stopped the Cowboys an inch away from college football odds glory. It was an excruciating defeat for coach Mike Gundy’s program. Now, the Pokes will face Notre Dame in the Play Station Fiesta Bowl instead. Notre Dame has been in the news recently from the coaching carousel. Coach Brian Kelly is gone for LSU. Correlate defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman was elevated to head coach.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Fiesta Bowl
| Date and Time: | Saturday, January 1, 2022, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona |
| Oklahoma State vs. Notre Dame TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Oklahoma State | +2½ (-110) | 45½ (-110) | +113 |  |
| Notre Dame | -2½ (-110) | 45½ (-110) | -133 | |
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Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish SBG Odds Overview
Namely, Notre Dame remains one of the biggest sportsbook brands in any sport. The Fighting Irish have a worldwide and generational fan base. Further, there is enthusiasm for Marcus Freeman as the new head coach. Notre Dame hired Freeman after Tommy Rees agreed to stay as offensive coordinator. These developments caused tremendous excitement among casual gamblers. By contrast, Wise Guys are looking hard at Oklahoma State. OSU is coming off one of the best seasons in school history. Additionally, the Pokes’ defense makes them the alive and capable underdog.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Team Overview
Last time out, Oklahoma State lost to Baylor in the Big 12 Championship game 21-16 as 7-point favorites. Also, the game went under the total of 45. Okie State stands at 11-2 straight up, 9-3-1 against the spread, and 4-8-1 under the total. NCAA national metrics show OSU ranks 66th for total offense and 51st for scoring offense. While defensively, the Cowboys rank 3rd overall and 8th for points allowed.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Overview
Notre Dame stomped Stanford 45-14 as 20.5-point away favorites in their regular-season finale. |And then the game went over the total of 53. Now, Notre Dame is 11-1 straight up, 9-3 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under. CFB national metrics show Notre Dame ranks 56th for total offense and 22nd for scoring offense. At the same time defensively, the Fighting Irish ranks 28th overall and 10th for points allowed.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Trends
- Notre Dame has covered seven games in a row
- Fighting Irish is under the total in four of their most recent six games
- The Fighting Irish are 1-9 straight up in January games
- Oklahoma State has covered nine of their lost recent 11 games
- The Cowboys are 3-6 under the total in their last nine matchups
- OSU has gone under the total in nine consecutive games as an underdog
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Oklahoma State easily could have been favored for this College football odds game. In fact, a case could be made that they are the better team in this matchup. Coach Mike Gundy and the Pokes are the superior value against a blue blood overpriced brand. Also, OSU brings a stout defense.
Oklahoma State vs. Notre Dame SBG Best Bet: Oklahoma State Cowboys.