The number 23 SMU Mustangs (5-1, 2-0 ACC) and the Stanford Cardinal (2-4, 1-2) meet on Saturday at Stanford Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below we analyze the college football odds from BetMGM Sportsbook SMU vs. Stanford Opportunitiesand make our college football picks and predictions.

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SMU vs Stanford odds

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• Moneyline (ML): SMU -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Stanford +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
• Against the Spread (ATS): SMU -16.5 (-115) | Stanford +16.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

SMU vs. Stanford tips and predictions

forecast

SMU 37, Stanford 13

Money line

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It’s hard not to love SMU (-750) in this matchup, but not at these odds. I’m going to put my bet on the spread.

Against the spread

BET SMU -16.5 (-115).

The Mustangs have proven right away with seven wins that they can handle business on the road, and their offense is finding its rhythm and covering the spread in the last three games. Stanford, on the other hand, had major problems. As double-digit underdogs in their last 13 games, they are 4-9 ATS and in that role have lost the two games this season by an average of 34 points. Against teams ranked in the AP, the Cardinals have lost 15 straight games as underdogs and failed to cover in 14 of them. Meanwhile, SMU has been dominant within the conference, winning 15 of the last 16 such games and covering teams not in the AP rankings in each of their most recent meetings on October 4th. Stanford has also lost the first half in 7 of its last 8 home games against conference opponents.

Given SMU’s form and Stanford’s struggles, going with the Mustangs for the points seems like the right decision.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 53.5 (-110).

SMU’s offense is in full swing, with Jennings leading a balanced attack with 1,014 passing yards, 6 touchdowns and just 1 interception. RB Brashard Smith adds another dimension with 561 rushing yards and 7 scores while WR RJ Maryland was a reliable target with 304 yards and 3 touchdowns. This strong offense has helped SMU exceed the point total in four of the last five games and average over 40 points per game in the last three games.

Stanford’s defense has struggled mightily, allowing an average of 34.7 points per game, including 49 points to Notre Dame last week. Their vulnerable secondary could have more trouble against a red-hot passing game from SMU. Although 5 of Stanford’s last 6 conference games have fallen, their defensive woes leave them vulnerable to a high-scoring affair. Expect both teams to top the standings.

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