BYU Cougars vs SMU Mustangs Betting Pick & Prediction 9/6/24
SMU is the heavy favorite in this week two non-conference matchup against BYU, with a -10.5 point spread. The game is set for 7:00 ET at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, and ESPN2 will be covering the action. The over/under line is currently at 55.5 points. SMU comes in with a 2-0 record, while BYU is 1-0 on the season.
BYU COUGARS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: SMU Mustangs -10.5
This game will be played at Gerald J. Ford Stadium at 7:00 ET on Friday, September 6th.
WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:
- We have the SMU Mustangs winning this one by a score of 33 to 19
- Not only do we have the SMU Mustangs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points
Will The BYU Cougars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
BYU is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 41-13 win over Southern Illinois. This game had no betting lines available.
The Cougars dominated from the start, taking a 14-0 lead early. Southern Illinois managed to close the gap to 17-6 by halftime, but BYU extended their lead to 31-13 by the end of the third quarter and added 10 more points in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
BYU’s offense was dominant in their 41-13 win, racking up 531 yards and 27 first downs. The Cougars’ ground game contributed 183 yards and two touchdowns, while their passing attack was explosive, amassing 348 yards and three scores.
Jake Retzlaff was efficient, completing 66.7% of his passes for 348 yards and three touchdowns, with a passer rating of 139.31. On the ground, LJ Martin led the way with 67 yards on 13 carries, and Chase Roberts was the top receiver, hauling in seven catches for 108 yards.
BYU’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, limiting Southern Illinois to just 13 points and 231 total yards. The Cougars’ secondary was particularly effective, holding the Salukis to 108 passing yards on 13 completions. BYU also picked off one pass and kept Southern Illinois out of the end zone through the air. Against the run, the Cougars gave up 123 yards but did not allow a rushing touchdown.
Are The SMU Mustangs Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
SMU is off to a strong start this season, moving to 2-0 after a 59-7 victory over Houston Christian. This game was not included in the betting lines. The Mustangs’ offense was explosive, putting up 59 points, and their defense was dominant, holding Houston Christian to just seven points.
SMU took control early, jumping out to a 28-0 lead in the first quarter. Houston Christian managed to score in the second quarter, but the Mustangs added 14 more points to lead 42-7 at halftime. SMU’s defense shut out Houston Christian in the second half, while the Mustangs’ offense added 10 more points to seal the win.
SMU’s offense was unstoppable in their 59-7 win, racking up 596 total yards. The Mustangs picked up 29 first downs, with 370 yards coming on the ground and 226 through the air. Kevin Jennings completed 71.4% of his passes for 148 yards and one touchdown, ending the game with a passer rating of 129.46.
On the ground, Brashard Smith was dominant, averaging 12 yards per carry and finishing with 108 yards and two touchdowns. SMU’s receiving corps was led by Jake Bailey, who caught four passes for 59 yards.
SMU’s defense was dominant in their 59-7 win, holding Houston Christian to just 34 rushing yards on 26 attempts. The Mustangs allowed a total of 123 passing yards, with Houston Christian completing 11 of 27 pass attempts for one touchdown. SMU’s defense picked off two passes and limited their opponent to just 10 first downs and 157 total yards.