SMU vs BYU Betting Picks and Prediction

BYU and SMU are playing a game in Albuquerque on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. BYU was expected to be a contender for the CFP in 2022, but they finished with a disappointing record. SMu is expected by many to finish midpack in the AAC, and it has won four of its last five games.

BYU leads the series 3-0. The last two games were decided by three points or less.

The SMU Mustangs are a team that has been very successful this season. They average 38.4 points per game and have topped the 40-point plateau six times.

Rashee Rice is injured and is a major loss for SMU. Rice has caught nine balls for 1,355 yards and ten touchdowns.

SMU is 5-7 against the number this year. Under is five-1 in the last six games where the Mustangs are favored below 3.5 points.

BYU Cougars have thrown it 54 percent of the time. Quarterback Jaren Hall is questionable and backup Jacob Conover entered the portal. If Hall can't play, freshman Cade Fennegan will play quarterback.

Cougar quarterback Jaren Hall is listed as questionable. He has an ankle injury. Running back Lopini Kotoa has been ruled out.

BYU is just 4-8 ATS this season. Over is 7-1 in the last eight BYU non-conference matchups.

BYU is 4-8 ATS this season. Over is 7-1 in the last eight BYU non-conference games.

The latest NCAAF odds show SMU as 3.5-point favorites. The game's total is 64 points.

Moneyline, Over-Under and Spread are the betting options for SMU vs. BYU. SMu is the favorite because of their explosive offense and BYU's quarterback questions.

Moneyline and Over-Under take SMU over BYU in the bowl game. Spread takes SMu, who are under a first-year coach.

The final score will be SMU 44, BYU 28.