Will SMU cover the spread vs. Boston College? Promo Codes, Betting Trends, Record ATS
The SMU Mustangs take on the Boston College Eagles in the Fenway Bowl as double-digit, 10-point favorites on December 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM ET on ESPN. The point total is set at 49.5 for the contest.
SMU has been thriving on both sides of the ball, ranking sixth-best in scoring offense (40.6 points per game) and 12th-best in scoring defense (17.4 points allowed per game). From an offensive angle, Boston College is accumulating 25 points per game (82nd-ranked). It ranks 96th in the FBS defensively (29.5 points given up per game).
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SMU vs. Boston College Game Info
- Game Date: Thursday, December 28, 2023
- Game Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
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SMU Recent Performance
- The Mustangs have been a bottom-25 offense over their last three games, compiling 494.3 total yards per game during that stretch (sixth-worst). They've been more competent defensively, ceding 363 total yards per game (68th).
- While the Mustangs rank third-best in scoring offense over the last three games (47.3 points per game), they've been less effective defensively with 23 points allowed per game (98th-ranked).
- Although SMU ranks -32-worst in pass defense over the previous three contests (237.7 passing yards surrendered), it has been more successful on offense with 296.3 passing yards per game (30th-ranked).
- The Mustangs rank 55th in rushing offense (198 rushing yards per game) and 93rd in rushing defense (125.3 rushing yards per game surrendered) during their last three contests.
- The Mustangs have covered the spread twice and are 3-0 overall in their past three games.
- In SMU's past three games, it has hit the over twice.
Week 18 AAC Betting Trends
SMU Betting Records & Stats
- SMU has posted a 7-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Mustangs are 6-2 ATS this season when playing as at least 10-point favorites.
- SMU games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (33.3%).
- SMU has yet to lose a game it was the moneyline favorite this season, going 9-0.
- SMU has played in eight games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -400 or shorter and won each time.
- The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Mustangs an 80.0% chance to win.
SMU Stats Leaders
- Preston Stone has recorded 3,204 yards (246.5 ypg) on 206-of-344 passing with 28 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he's added 198 rushing yards (15.2 ypg) on 62 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- The team's top rusher, Jaylan Knighton, has carried the ball 128 times for 720 yards (55.4 per game), scoring seven times.
- This season, LJ Johnson Jr. has carried the ball 101 times for 544 yards (41.8 per game) and three touchdowns.
- RJ Maryland's 518 yards as a receiver lead the team. He's been targeted 54 times and has registered 34 catches and seven touchdowns.
- Jake Bailey has caught 36 passes for 474 yards (36.5 yards per game) this year.
- Kelvontay Dixon has hauled in 24 catches for 420 yards, an average of 32.3 yards per game. He's scored four times as a receiver this season.
- Elijah Roberts has 8.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has eight TFL and 27 tackles.
- Kobe Wilson, SMU's leading tackler, has 62 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Isaiah Nwokobia has a team-high four interceptions to go along with 51 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and four passes defended.
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