The BYU Cougars (1-0) and the SMU Mustangs (2-0) link up on Friday night. SMU is one of three teams that joined the ACC this year. Meanwhile, BYU headed over to the Big 12 in 2023. Last year, the Mustangs went 8-0 in the AAC and averaged 38.7 points per game. As for the Cougars, they went 2-7 in Big 12 play and put up 23.1 points per contest.
Kickoff at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Mustangs are 11.5-point favorites in the latest BYU vs. SMU odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 56, up from opening at 52.5. Before making any SMU vs. BYU picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a stunning profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now the model has dialed in on BYU vs. SMU and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football odds and betting trends for SMU vs. BYU:
- BYU vs. SMU spread: Mustangs -11.5
- BYU vs. SMU over/under: 55 points
- BYU vs. SMU money line: Mustangs -465, Cougars +351
- BYU: BYU has hit the 1H money line in four of its past nine games
- SMU: SMU has hit the 1H Under in 10 of its last 13 games
- BYU vs. SMU picks: See picks here
Why SMU can cover
Junior tight end RJ Maryland is an athletic playmaker for this offense. The Texas native thrives attacking the seams and is dangerous with the ball in his hands. In 2024, he’s racked up nine catches for 173 yards, and one score. Through his SMU career, Maryland amassed 71 catches for 987 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Safety Isaiah Nwokobia provides SMU with an instinctive and alert defender in the secondary. Nwokobia attacks downhill and is a willing tackler who has impressive awareness in coverage. Through two games, the Texas native leads the team in total tackles with 14. Junior defensive end Isaiah Smith generates pressure and causes havoc in the backfield. The Washington DC native has 41 total stops and 10 sacks in his SMU career thus far. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why BYU can cover
Junior quarterback Jake Retzlaff is leading the charge this season for the Cougars. The California native showed he isn’t afraid to push the ball downfield and create big plays. In the blowout victory against Southern Illinois, Retzlaff was 20-of-30 for 348 yards with three passing touchdowns and 11.6 yards per completion. BYU ended up racking up 527 total yards of offense.
The Cougars had a group of pass catchers who made their presence felt in Week 1. Three players finished with at least 60 receiving yards last week. Junior receiver Chase Roberts is a lengthy pass catcher at 6’4 with the ability to win contested catches. Last week, Roberts led the team in receptions (7) and receiving yards (108) with 15.4 yards per reception. Freshman receiver Jojo Phillips is an additional deep threat who stretches the field. Phillips had two catches for 70 yards and one score in his debut. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make SMU vs. BYU picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 69 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits nearly 70% of the time. You can see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins BYU vs. SMU, and which side of the spread hits nearly 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.
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