The SMU Mustangs will play the BYU Cougars in the New Mexico Bowl. The Cougars ( moneyline odds to win) will take on the Mustangs () on December 17, 2022 at 7:30 PM ET on ABC. The over/under for the matchup is set at points.
The betting facts in the following article reflect odds as of December 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM ET. Check out the table below for the most up-to-date lines for this outing and get up to $1,000 Risk Free Bet at FanDuel today!
SMU Vs. BYU Odds
Computer Pick
| Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|
| SMU (-4.5) | Over (65) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| SMU | Stats (Rank) | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| 38.4 (12) | Points Per Game | 31.9 (40) |
| 34.7 (123) | Points Per Game Against | 30.0 (100) |
| 324.9 (6) | Pass Yards | 266.6 (31) |
| 242.8 (92) | Pass Yards Against | 235.8 (84) |
| 154.8 (65) | Rush Yards | 173.7 (50) |
| 203.3 (121) | Rush Yards Against | 172.8 (97) |
| 18 (86) | Giveaways | 9 (6) |
| 15 (71) | Takeaways | 11 (118) |
| -3 | Turnover Differential | +2 |
SMU Vs. BYU Betting Insights
SMU Stats And Trends
- SMU’s record against the spread is 5-7-0.
- SMU has won twice ATS (2-3) as a 4.5-point or bigger favorite this year.
- There have been five SMU games (of 12) that hit the over this year.
- Six times so far this year, the Mustangs and their opponent have combined for more than 65 points.
- The average total for Mustangs games this season has been 66.3, 1.3 points higher than the total for this game.
BYU Stats And Trends
- BYU has beaten the spread four times in 12 games.
- BYU has yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 4.5-point underdog or greater this season.
- BYU has seen eight of its 12 games hit the over.
- Cougars games have finished with over 65 points scored three times this season.
- Cougars games average 58.0 total points, 7.0 fewer than the total for this matchup.
SMU Players To Watch
- Tanner Mordecai leads SMU with 3,306 passing yards (300.5 ypg) on 261-of-406 passing with 31 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season. He also adds 118 rushing yards (10.7 ypg) on 54 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Tyler Lavine has carried the ball 119 times for a team-high 551 yards (55.1 per game), with nine touchdowns this year.
- This season Velton Gardner has piled up 368 yards (46.0 per game) on 70 carries with one touchdown.
- Rashee Rice’s team-high 1,355 receiving yards (112.9 yards per game) have come on 96 receptions with 10 touchdowns.
- Jordan Kerley has reeled in 31 passes for 538 yards (59.8 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Dylan Goffney’s 18 grabs are good enough for 369 yards (41.0 ypg) and two touchdowns.
BYU Players To Watch
- Jaren Hall leads BYU with 3,171 passing yards (264.3 ypg) on 248-of-376 passing with 31 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He also has 346 rushing yards (28.8 ypg) on 86 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Christopher Brown Jr.’s team-high 729 rushing yards (72.9 per game) have come on 111 carries, with five touchdowns this year.
- Puka Nacua’s team-high 625 receiving yards (69.4 yards per game) have come on 48 receptions with five touchdowns.
- Keanu Hill has collected 572 receiving yards (47.7 yards per game) and seven touchdowns, reeling in 36 passes this year.
- Kody Epps’ 39 catches have netted him 459 yards (57.4 ypg) and six touchdowns.
