The SMU Mustangs (4-2, 2-0 American Athletic) and Temple Owls (2-5, 0-3) meet Friday at Lincoln Financial Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the SMU vs. Temple odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Southern Methodist heads into this game off back-to-back wins. The most recent of those was a cover as a -12 favorite at East Carolina Oct. 12 (31-10 win). The Mustangs have allowed just 311.3 total yards per game; that leads the AAC and ranks 19th in the nation.
The Owls have lost 4 straight and defense has been a problem in each of those setbacks. Temple has coughed up 45.8 points per game over that stretch. All 4 games were losses against the spread (ATS).
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SMU at Temple odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:01 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: SMU -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100) | Temple +900 (bet $100 to win $900)
- Against the spread (ATS): SMU -21 (-110) | Temple +21 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
SMU at Temple picks and predictions
Prediction
SMU 35, Temple 17
Moneyline
AVOID; this play is drowning in juice, and the lottery ticket side (Temple) does not bring enough return for the risk.
Against the spread
Temple’s offense struggles to stay…
