Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Set to Take on SMU Mustangs in SMU's Season Opener
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-0) visit Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas to face the SMU Mustangs on Saturday. SMU will be playing its season opener, having posted a
Game outlook
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-0) visit Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas to face the SMU Mustangs on Saturday. SMU will be playing its season opener, having posted a 7-6 overall record and a 5-3 mark in American Athletic Conference action last season, before losing to BYU 24-23 in the New Mexico Bowl. SMU is the betting favorite at -20 on the current line.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/2/2023 @ 12:00pm EST
Where: Gerald J. Ford Stadium Stadium Bulldogs vs Mustangs Betting Odds Moneyline: Bulldogs +700 | Mustangs -1,109
Spread: Bulldogs +20 (-110) | Mustangs -20 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 66.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 92%.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech successfully opened its 2023 regular season with a 22-17 victory over Florida International Panthers: Transfer quarterback Hank Bachmeier completed 34 of 44 passes for 333 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, leading the Bulldogs to 447 total yards of offense. The Bulldogs defense held FIU to just 182 total yards and forcing a turnover with 8 first downs. Brevin Randle and Myles Heard each had 8 tackles, 2 quarterback sacks and one interception. Louisiana Tech holds a power rating of 86, ranked 8 in offense (22.00 points per game) and third in defense (allowing 17.00 points per game). They are 1-0 (0-1 ATS) this season.