Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)
American Football NCAAF Alumni Stadium Sat 8 Nov 12:00
Boston College Eagles (BC)
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: SMU vs Boston College

SMU battle Boston College at Alumni Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, November 8. Our betting preview features expert NCAAF predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

SMU to Overpower BC

SMU at -10.5 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to bet at odds of -110 and expect them to cover this line against Boston College.

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SMU Beat BC When Teams Last Met

SMU Mustangs won their previous game which was at home. It was a 26-20 triumph at Gerald J. Ford Stadium against Miami Hurricanes.

Boston College Eagles have lost on their last eight outings. In a recent home game at Alumni Stadium, they were turned over 25-10 by Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Head-to-Head Statistics

SMU won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 38-28 victory was registered against Boston College at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

SMU vs Boston College Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our SMU vs Boston College betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on the favorites who are -10.5 on the spread. SMU should enjoy a huge win in this college football matchup and cover the line at -110.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making college football predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our picks.

Key SMU vs Boston College stats:

  • The -10.5 line has been covered by SMU in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -10.5 line has been covered by SMU in 5 of their last 9 games this season.
  • The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Boston College in 5 consecutive games.

SMU -10.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Jennings Over 272.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Kevin Jennings (SMU) is available at -114 to go beyond over 272.5 passing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.

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Lewis Bond Over 62.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Lewis Bond (SMU) at -114 to go beyond 62.5 receiving yards. We believe it makes sense to stick with him on the Over and bettors can be confident in this Player Receiving Yards pick.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread SMU -10.5
Totals Under 53.5
Passing Yards Kevin Jennings Over 272.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes SMU -10.5 on the spread, combined with Under 53.5 and Kevin Jennings (SMU) to have Over 272.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

SMU SMU logo 34 - 14 Boston College logo Boston College

We’re going for the Mustangs to win by a 34-14 scoreline, something which is available at massive odds. This speculative bet can provide a big return for a small stake.

SMU vs Boston College Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Taking No Chances With SMU

With an estimated 82% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -455 betting odds about SMU triumphing in this college game. For those wanting to back Boston College, you will find +350 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 53.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 53.5, there are odds of -110.

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Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

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Boston College Record Shows Four Consecutive Home Defeats

Boston College have lost four straight at Alumni Stadium. They have gone 5-5 across their last 10 home games, posting 29.30 points per contest while yielding 26.80.

SMU have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 27.30 points scored and 21.50 points allowed.

Boston College defeated SMU 23-14 when the teams last met at Alumni Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O53.5 U53.5
Boston College logo Boston College Home Stats 5-5 56.10 29.30 26.80 6 4
SMU logo SMU Away Stats 7-3 48.80 27.30 21.50 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O53.5 = Games Over 53.5 Points
  • U53.5 = Games Under 53.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

SMU logo SMU Stats
Boston College logo Boston College Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAF Standings Select Season

Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Virginia 8 1 328 200 128 5-0 3-1 7W
Georgia Tech 8 1 324 208 116 5-0 3-1 1L
Louisville 7 1 270 166 104 4-1 3-0 3W
Pittsburgh 7 2 357 196 161 4-1 3-1 5W
Miami 6 2 258 125 133 5-1 1-1 1L
SMU 6 3 277 191 86 4-1 2-2 1W
Duke 5 3 283 225 58 2-2 3-1 1W
Wake Forest 5 3 194 174 20 3-2 2-1 1L
NC State 5 4 292 275 17 4-1 1-3 1W
California 5 4 221 226 -5 3-2 2-2 2L
Florida State 4 4 320 165 155 4-2 0-2 1W
Clemson 3 5 227 192 35 1-4 2-1 2L
North Carolina 3 5 155 177 -22 1-3 2-2 1W
Stanford 3 6 160 271 -111 3-1 0-5 2L
Virginia Tech 3 6 219 267 -48 2-4 1-2 1L
Syracuse 3 6 213 277 -64 2-3 1-3 5L
Boston College 1 8 224 300 -76 1-4 0-4 8L