Gerald J. Ford Stadium will witness an exciting college football clash between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the SMU Mustangs on Saturday night. The Pittsburgh Panthers are fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 3-0 conference score, and a 7-0 overall. On the other hand, the SMU Mustangs are one spot higher with a 4-0 conference score, and 7-1 overall score. As per the latest NCAAF betting odds, the SMU Mustangs will win this game.
The preview information
Date: November 2, Saturday | Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas
TV: ACC Network
Stream: Fubo TV
Pittsburgh Panthers Vs SMU Mustangs Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Pittsburgh Panthers (+242) vs SMU Mustangs (-297)
Spread: Pittsburgh Panthers +7.5 (-113) vs SMU Mustangs -7.5 (-101)
Total (O/U): Pittsburgh Panthers (o59) vs SMU Mustangs (u59)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Pittsburgh Panthers
The Pittsburgh Panthers locked horns with the Syracuse Orange in the previous matchup, and won the game with a final score of 41-13. Against Syracuse, Pittsburgh’s QB Eli Holstein attempted 15 passes and completed 11 of them for 108 yards, scoring two touchdowns. Desmond Reid led the rushing with 11 carries for 47 yards. Defense-wise, the Panthers had Raphael Poppi Williams Jr. taking charge with a pair of receptions for 31 yards, and a single score.
Top 3 Players
Eli Holstein: 1,805 Yds, 17 TD, 5 INT
Desmond Reid: 89 Car, 541 Yds, 3 TD
Konata Mumpfield: 27 Rec, 473 Yds, 3 TD
SMU Mustangs
The SMU Mustangs played the Duke Blue Devils last week and won the game with a close score of 28-27. Against the Blue Devils, SMU’s offense on the scoreboard was led by QB Kevin Jennings who went for 258 yards, completing 13 passes out of 24. Jennings went on to score a single TD, while managing three interceptions. Brashard Smith led the rushing with 26 carries and two scores, while Roderick Daniels Jr. defended with a pair of receptions.
Top 3 Players
Kevin Jennings: 1,594 Yds, 10 TD, 5 INT
Brashard Smith: 117 Car, 745 Yds, 9 TD
RJ Maryland: 24 Rec, 359 Yds, 4 TD
Pittsburgh Panthers Vs SMU Mustangs Injury Report
Pittsburgh Panthers
Eli Holstein (QB) Is upgraded to probable Saturday vs SMU, Head
SMU Mustangs
Jake Bailey (WR) Is “?” Saturday vs Pittsburgh U, Undisclosed
Jaylan Knighton (RB) Is out for season, Knee
Jonathan Jefferson (DL) Is probable Saturday vs Pittsburgh U, Undisclosed
Kevin Jennings (QB) Is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Pittsburgh U, Undisclosed
RJ Maryland (TE) Is out for season, Knee
Pittsburgh Panthers Vs SMU Mustangs Betting Trends
Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games.
Pittsburgh are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Pittsburgh are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.
Pittsburgh are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games played in November.
Pittsburgh are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games played in week 10.
Pittsburgh are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.
SMU Mustangs
Southern Methodist are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Methodist’s last 5 games.
Southern Methodist are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Southern Methodist are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games at home.
Southern Methodist are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Southern Methodist’s last 9 games played in November.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southern Methodist’s last 6 games played in week 10.
Southern Methodist are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.
Southern Methodist are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Saturday when playing at home.
Pittsburgh Panthers Vs SMU Mustangs Summary and Prediction
This is going to be an interesting matchup, between two very close rivals on the table. The Pittsburgh Panthers are slightly weaker in defense, when compared to SMU. The SMU Mustangs will win this game with a predicted score of 35-33.
Moneyline: Mustangs (-297)
Spread: Under 7.5
Total: Under 59
Predicted Score: 35-33, Mustangs win.
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