Rice Owls vs SMU Mustangs Point Spread Picks

Mustangs vs. Owls Spread Picks

Get this week's Mustangs vs. Owls point spread picks, including expert ATS picks, computer model projections, betting consensus trends, matchup analysis, key wagering angles, and the latest odds insights for the upcoming game between Mustangs vs. Owls.

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 61% of the public bets were on SMU Mustangs on the -13 ATS. And, 65% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that SMU would win by a score of 35.8 to 23.6 with SMU winning on the moneyline, Rice winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on November 02, 2023 at 10:12AM ET.

CFB

SMU at Rice

November 4, 2023

7:30 PM Eastern

SMU is one of three 4-0 teams atop Conference USA. They lead the conference in scoring behind QB Preston Stone (19 TDs, 5 INTs), who has been sacked just eight times. The Mustangs are 11th in the nation in scoring (36.4 points per game) and 17th in total yards (448.3 per contest), while the defense is 11th in yards given up and eighth in points allowed (16 per game). SMU comes off blowout victories over Temple and Tulsa by a combined 124-10. Rice's defense is 106th in total yards allowed (422.7 per game) and 100th in points allowed (30.7 per game). College football road teams that allow 16 or fewer points per game are 37-14 ATS after allowing 14 points or fewer in back-to-back contests. Play SMU. 

Final Score

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2

3

4

F

SMU Mustangs

14

10

9

3

36

Rice Owls

7

14

7

3

31

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 61% of the public bets were on SMU Mustangs on the -3.5 ATS. And, 59% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that SMU would win by a score of 28.4 to 26.7 with SMU winning on the moneyline, Rice winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Pro Picks

CFB

SMU at Rice

November 17, 2012

3:30 PM Eastern

Don't look now, but the Rice Owls have four wins - a number they have not exceeded since the 2008-09 season. Rice has usually been eliminated from any Bowl consideration at this point of the season, but with a winnable game at UTEP left this could become a huge game for the Owls. Rice has really come together late in the season, and are 3-1 over their last four games where they have scored a total of 151 points or 37.8 points per game. SMU needs one more win to become Bowl eligible. They are led by erratic QB Garrett Gilbert who transferred from Texas. He has a high ceiling, but his 13 TDs and 13 INTs have not lived up to the billing. This game is one of conference revenge for Rice, and that is a good place to be as these teams have delivered a 95-51 ATS mark as home dogs. Rice is the best in this spot as the Owls are 22-2 ATS as a conference home dog - as long as they have at least one win on the season. Tough numbers to ignore, so play on Rice.

Final Score

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2

3

4

F

SMU Mustangs

7

0

7

0

14

Rice Owls

6

14

3

13

36

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 69% of the public bets were on SMU Mustangs on the -13 ATS. 74% of the public money was on SMU Mustangs to win on the moneyline. And, 61% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that SMU would win by a score of 35.0 to 18.0 with SMU winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 66% of the public bets were on SMU Mustangs on the -11.5 ATS. 66% of the public money was on SMU Mustangs to win on the moneyline. And, 65% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that SMU would win by a score of 36.2 to 21.1 with SMU winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Final Score

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2

3

4

F

SMU Mustangs

7

7

14

14

42

Rice Owls

0

3

7

21

31

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 85% of the public bets were on SMU Mustangs on the -19 ATS. 80% of the public money was on SMU Mustangs to win on the moneyline. And, 54% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that SMU would win by a score of 39.6 to 18.0 with SMU winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Final Score

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3

4

F

Rice Owls

13

7

0

8

28

SMU Mustangs

7

14

3

7

31