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The SMU Mustangs (3-4) and Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-4) will battle in clash of AAC opponents at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
SMU vs. Tulsa Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with oddsmakers listing SMU as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, SMU has -122 odds to pick up the win, while Tulsa is listed at -103 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 64 points.
Game Info
How to Watch SMU vs. Tulsa Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Stadium: Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium
Betting Preview
SMU
SMU is compiling 457.3 yards per game on offense (28th in the FBS), and rank 106th on defense, yielding 424.7 yards allowed per game. Offensively, SMU ranks 34th in the FBS with 34.3 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 91st in points allowed (424.7 points allowed per contest). SMU sports the 57th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (220.0 allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking eighth-best with 327.1 passing yards per game. With 204.7 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS, SMU has been forced to rely on their 94th-ranked running game (130.1 rushing yards per contest) to keep them in games. SMU is averaging a 41.5% third-down percentage on offense this year (56th in the FBS), and is allowing a 37.6% third-down percentage (63rd) on the defensive side of the ball. With nine forced turnovers (88th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (92nd in the FBS), SMU’s -4-4 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Tulsa
In terms of total yards, Tulsa ranks 36th in the FBS (439.4 total yards per game) and 76th defensively (382.1 total yards allowed per game). Tulsa ranks 48th in points per game (32.1), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with 32.4 points ceded per contest. Things have been going well for Tulsa on both offense and defense, as it is putting up 303.1 passing yards per game (18th-best) and surrendering only 164.7 passing yards per game (seventh-best). Tulsa ranks 86th in rushing yards per game (136.3), but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 217.4 rushing yards surrendered per contest. Tulsa is posting a 41.8% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (54th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 33.0% third-down rate (28th-ranked) on defense. After forcing nine turnovers (88th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 14 times (101st in the FBS) this season, Tulsa has the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -5.
SMU vs. Tulsa Betting Analysis
SMU Betting Insights
SMU has covered the spread two times this season (2-5-0). SMU has 1-2 ATS when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites. This season, SMU games have hit the over twice. The Mustangs have been the moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and they won both of the games. The Mustangs have played as a moneyline favorite of -122 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.
Golden Hurricane Betting Insights
Tulsa has registered a win-loss record of 2-4-1 against the spread this season. Tulsa has an ATS record of 1-0-1 when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs. Games involving Tulsa have hit the over on four occasions this season. The Golden Hurricane have lost both games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Golden Hurricane have not won as an underdog of -103 or more on the moneyline this season in two such games.
SMU vs. Tulsa Against The Spread & Betting Records
SMU
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 65.5 | 63.4 | 68.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 39.0 | 40.5 | 37.0 |
| ATS Record | 2-5-0 | 1-3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 0-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
Golden Hurricane
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 56.8 | 61.7 | 53.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.9 | 35.7 | 32.5 |
| ATS Record | 2-4-1 | 1-1-1 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-3-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-2 | 2-0 | 1-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Players to Watch
SMU
- As part of the Mustangs’ defense, Nelson Paul has posted 29 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and four sacks in seven games.
- Nick Roberts has helped lead the Mustangs’ defense with 28 tackles and one interception in seven games.
- The Mustangs’ defense has been helped by the play of Shanon Reid, who has suited up for seven games and amassed one interception to go along with 27 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
- A big piece of the Mustangs’ defense, Jimmy Phillips Jr. has 33 tackles and 1.0 TFL in seven games.
Golden Hurricane
- Justin Wright has compiled two interceptions to go with 39 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended in seven games for the Golden Hurricane.
- In seven games for the Golden Hurricane, Kendarin Ray has amassed 37 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
- Bryson Powers has been providing a big boost on defense, totaling 36 tackles for the Golden Hurricane.
- The Golden Hurricane’s Jon-Michael Terry has registered 22 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in seven games.
SMU vs. Tulsa Predictions and Pick
SMU vs. Tulsa betting card
- Pick ATS:
Mustangs (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (64)
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Our prediction to win this game is SMU, and we project that SMU will cover the spread (SMU -1.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 64 points.