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The SMU Mustangs (4-4) and Houston Cougars (5-3) will battle in clash of AAC foes at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas.
SMU vs. Houston Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with oddsmakers listing SMU as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, SMU has -161 odds to pick up the win, while Houston is listed at +133 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 66 points.
Game Info
How to Watch SMU vs. Houston Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- Location: University Park, Texas
- Stadium: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Betting Preview
SMU
On offense, SMU has been a top-25 unit, ranking 24th-best in the FBS by averaging 458.6 yards per game. The defense ranks 105th (421.4 yards allowed per game). On the offensive side of the ball, SMU has been a top-25 unit, ranking 25th-best in the FBS by putting up 35.6 points per game. The Mustangs rank 97th on defense (30.0 points allowed per game). SMU ranks 52nd in pass defense this year (219.5 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on offense, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 325.0 passing yards per game. SMU sports the 88th-ranked rushing offense this season (133.6 rushing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-worst with 201.9 rushing yards allowed per game. From an offensive standpoint, SMU ranks 44th in the FBS with a 42.6% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 55th in third-down percentage allowed (201.9). With 11 forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (91st in the FBS), SMU (-3) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Houston
From an offensive standpoint, Houston is posting 418.8 total yards per contest (52nd-ranked). It ranks 93rd in the FBS on defense (404.6 total yards surrendered per game). Houston ranks 38th in the FBS with 33.5 points per game on offense, and it ranks 104th with 31.1 points surrendered per game on defense. With 276.9 passing yards per game on offense, Houston ranks 32nd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 100th, giving up 256.4 passing yards per contest. Houston ranks 75th in the FBS with 141.9 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 74th with 148.3 rushing yards ceded per game on defense. Houston’s third-down defense ranks 103rd in the FBS with a 42.9% third-down conversion percentage surrendered, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 13th-best by compiling a 50.4% third-down rate. At -3, Houston sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (96th in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (69th in the FBS).
SMU vs. Houston Betting Analysis
SMU Betting Insights
SMU is 3-5-0 against the spread this season. In games it has played as 3.5-point favorites or more, SMU has an ATS record of 1-2. SMU games have gone over the total three times this season. The Mustangs have won all three of the games they have been listed as the moneyline favorite this season. The Mustangs have played as a moneyline favorite of -161 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.
Cougars Betting Insights
Houston has covered the spread in a game three times this year (3-5-0). Houston has a perfect 1-0 ATS record when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs. Games involving Houston have hit the over on six occasions this year. The Cougars have split the two games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Cougars have played as an underdog of +133 or more once this season and lost that game.
SMU vs. Houston Against The Spread & Betting Records
SMU
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 65.3 | 63.4 | 67.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 38.3 | 40.5 | 36.0 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-0 | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
Cougars
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 56.8 | 55.4 | 58.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.3 | 33.8 | 30.8 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 0-4-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-1-1 | 3-1-0 | 3-0-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-2 | 2-2 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
Players to Watch
SMU
- Nelson Paul has helped carry the Mustangs’ defense with 32 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and four sacks in eight games.
- With one interception to go with 33 tackles and one pass defended in eight games, Nick Roberts has been a key contributor to the Mustangs’ defensive unit in 2022.
- As part of the Mustangs’ defensive unit, Jimmy Phillips Jr. has totaled 38 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack in eight games.
- Shanon Reid has been a significant part of the Mustangs’ defense in 2022, with one interception to go with 31 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one pass defended in eight games.
Cougars
- Gervarrius Owens has been wreaking havoc on defense, registering one interception to go with 44 tackles and one pass defended for the Cougars.
- Nelson Ceaser has been doing his part on defense, recording one interception to go with 20 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and two passes defended for the Cougars.
- In eight games for the Cougars, Derek Parish has amassed 19 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks.
- With 46 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one pass defended in eight games, Donavan Mutin has been providing a big boost on defense for the Cougars.
SMU vs. Houston Predictions and Pick
SMU vs. Houston betting card
- Pick ATS:
Cougars (+3.5)
Pick OU:
Under (66)
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Our pick to win this game is SMU, and we predict that Houston will cover the spread (SMU -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 66 points.