SMU vs BYU
When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 17, 2022
Where: University Stadium (Albuquerque), Albuquerque, New Mexico
Where to watch: ABC
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
BYU @ SMU
Moneyline
BYU +165
SMU -195
BYU @ SMU
Point Spread
BYU 4.5 (-110)
SMU -4.5 (-110)
BYU @ SMU
Total
Over 65.0 (-110)
Under 65.0 (-110)
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 7-5 | 5-7 | 38.42 | 34.67 |
| BYU | 7-5 | 4-8 | 31.92 | 30.00 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 2-4 | 3-3 | 5-7 |
| BYU | 1-5 | 3-3 | 8-4 |
SMU Mustangs Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | 34-31 | W | -4.5/68.5 | L/U |
| TUL | 24-59 | L | 3.5/65 | L/O |
| USF | 41-23 | W | -17.5/72.5 | W/U |
| HOU | 77-63 | W | -3.5/66 | W/O |
| TULSA | 45-34 | W | -1/63.5 | W/O |
BYU Cougars Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAN | 35-26 | W | -6.5/57.5 | W/O |
| DIXIST | 52-26 | W | -38.5/64.5 | L/O |
| BOISE | 31-28 | W | 9.5/54.5 | W/O |
| ECAR | 24-27 | L | -3/64 | L/U |
| LIB | 14-41 | L | -7/58 | L/U |
Game Preview
When the football is kicked off in Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl between SMU and BYU, the fans in attendance can expect plenty of fireworks — in the form of points on the scoreboard.
The high-powered offenses of SMU Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee and BYU Cougars coach Kalani Sitake will take the field against a pair of struggling defensive units in a matchup that Vegas oddsmakers expect to feature tons of points.
While BYU is a 1.5-point favorite, the most intriguing number is the over-under — set at a lofty 74 points.
by FLM
Betting Odds Trends
| SMU Mustangs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
| Southern Methodist is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games | ||
| BYU Cougars | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games | ||
| Brigham Young is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 10 of Brigham Young’s last 14 games | ||
Southern Methodist Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Rashee Rice | Ques Sat – Toe – 12/11/22 |
| Ben Redding | Out indefinitely – Lower Body – 11/9/22 |
| Preston Stone | out for season – Collarbone – 10/29/22 |
| Beau Corrales | out for season – Shoulder – 10/19/22 |
| Tre Siggers | Out indefinitely – Undisclosed – 11/12/22 |
Brigham Young Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | Ques Sat – Undisclosed – 12/15/22 |
| Cade Fennegan | Ques Sat – Ankle – 12/11/22 |
| Max Tooley | Ques Sat – Undisclosed – 12/11/22 |
| Jaren Hall | Doub Sat – Undisclosed – 12/15/22 |
| Lopini Katoa | Out Sat – Undisclosed – 12/13/22 |
| Kody Epps | out for season – Shoulder – 11/14/22 |
| Jackson McChesney | out for season – Undisclosed – 11/14/22 |
| Payton Wilgar | Out indefinitely – Ankle – 11/27/22 |
| Gunner Romney | Out indefinitely – Undisclosed – 11/19/22 |
| Lane Lunt | out for season – Knee – 11/14/22 |
| Malik Moore | Out indefinitely – Hand – 11/14/22 |
College Football Parlay Picks & Free Predictions
New Mexico Bowl Final Score: SMU 34-30
The Pick: BYU +4½ & Under 65
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $264 in Profit
NCAAF Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
