SMU Defense Looks to Shuttle Rice Passing Game Down During Saturday Matchup

Game outlook

5 to patient Mustangs fans this Saturday. The Mustangs and Owls will square off with both teams having no players listed on injury reports. SMU is on a four-game winning streak and have outscored its last two opponents by a combined 124-10. Rice has had mixed success recently, with two wins and two losses in its last four games, most recently falling to Tulane 30-28. Betting picks look to be in favor of the Mustangs so bettors should take advantage of the line offerings to make a score.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 11/4/2023 @ 7:30pm EST

Where: Rice Stadium Stadium Mustangs vs Owls Betting Odds Moneyline: Mustangs -463 | Owls +358

Spread: Mustangs -12 (-110) | Owls +12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 59.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 82%.

SMU Mustangs

SMU's Mustangs are among the nation's best teams, having a power ranking of 15th. With an average of 40.5 points scored per game (8th in the nation), they are well-respected on the offensive side. Their aerial attack is their greatest strength, averaging 295 yards per game (15th in the nation). The ground game averages 168 yards (52nd nationwide) and overall, the Mustangs have 463 yards of total offense per game (16th). Preston Stone leads the team with 2,138 yards passing, 19 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, while only being sacked 8 times. Jaylan Knighton (456 yards) and Jordan Kerley (18 catches, 319 yards) are the leading rushers and receivers, respectively. On defense, the Mustangs are 5th best, only allowing 14.0 points per game and 280.8 yards per game (12th in the nation). They have also made six interceptions with six different players each having one, and Kobe Wilson is the leading tackler with 44. At 6-2 (5-3 ATS) this season, SMU's Mustangs are amongst the nation's finest.