Data Skrive
The SMU Mustangs (2-0) are double-digit favorites (-11.5) on Friday, September 6, 2024 against the BYU Cougars (1-0). The over/under is set at 55.5 for the contest.
Last time around, the Mustangs defeated the Houston Christian Huskies, with 59-7 being the final score. In their last game, the Cougars won versus the Southern Illinois Salukis, 41-13.
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SMU vs. BYU Game Information & Odds
- When: Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas
- TV: ESPN2
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | -11.5 (-110) | -474 | +358 | 55.5 | -111 | -109 |
SMU vs. BYU Prediction
- Pick ATS:
SMU (-11.5)
- Pick OU: Under (55.5)
- Prediction: SMU 35, BYU 19
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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SMU vs. BYU Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Mustangs 34, Cougars 22.
- The Mustangs have an 82.6% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Cougars have a 21.8% implied probability.
- SMU has compiled a 0-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- BYU has a record of 1-0-0 against the spread this year.
SMU vs. BYU: 2024 Stats Comparison
| SMU | BYU | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 44 (1) | 41 (48) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 15.5 (103) | 13 (48) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 2 (87) | 0 (1) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 3 (6) | 1 (53) |
SMU 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Brashard Smith | RB | 175 YDS / 3 TD / 87.5 YPG / 8.8 YPC 2 REC / 26 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13 REC YPG |
| Preston Stone | QB | 332 YDS (59%) / 3 TD / 1 INT 54 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 27 RUSH YPG |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 202 YDS (73.7%) / 1 TD / 0 INT 58 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 29 RUSH YPG |
| RJ Maryland | TE | 9 REC / 173 YDS / 1 TD / 86.5 YPG |
| Isaiah Smith | DL | 6 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Isaiah Nwokobia | DB | 15 TKL / 1 TFL |
| Kobe Wilson | LB | 13 TKL / 1 TFL |
| Ahmad Walker | LB | 10 TKL / 2 TFL |
BYU 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Retzlaff | QB | 348 YDS (66.7%) / 3 TD / 0 INT 16 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 16 RUSH YPG |
| LJ Martin | RB | 67 YDS / 1 TD / 67 YPG / 5.2 YPC 1 REC / 7 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7 REC YPG |
| Jojo Phillips | WR | 2 REC / 70 YDS / 1 TD / 70 YPG |
| Chase Roberts | WR | 7 REC / 108 YDS / 0 TD / 108 YPG |
| Isaiah Bagnah | DL | 1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| John Nelson | DL | 1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Jakob Robinson | DB | 0 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Connor Pay | OL | 0 TKL / TFL |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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