SMU vs TCU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Sep 2025
College Football Betting Preview: SMU vs TCU
SMU clash with TCU in this NCAAF Week 4 matchup at Amon G. Carter Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, September 20. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
We’re Expecting a Low Points Total
TCU and SMU are unlikely to reach the 62.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -110 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.
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SMU Beat TCU in their Last H2H Battle
SMU Mustangs got the win in their previous game. A 28-10 triumph occurred on the road at Robert W. Plaster Stadium when playing Missouri State Bears.
Texas Christian Horned Frogs won their last game 42-21, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Amon G. Carter Stadium against Abilene Christian Wildcats.
Head-to-Head Statistics
SMU won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 66-42 victory was registered against TCU at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. SMU have won three of the past 5 games that these teams have played.
Quarterbacks
Kevin Jennings
Josh Hoover
SMU vs TCU Prediction & Picks
We dive into the top SMU vs TCU betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
The totals for this college football matchup provides lots of value at -110. The betting line is set at 62.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.
Key SMU vs TCU stats:
Under 62.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re wanting to wager Under on the Totals, then you can aim for bigger odds. In order to do this, you simply move the line to where you feel a winning return can still be found.
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Best Bet
Under 62.5 Points @ -110
Player Prop Picks
Josh Hoover (TCU) is available at -114 to end with fewer than 315.5 passing yards. There’s no reason to doubt our instinct, so we’ll bet on him falling short of the QB Passing Yards line.
You can back T.J. Harden (SMU) at -114 to finish with fewer than 70.5 rushing yards. There’s no reason to doubt our instinct, so we’ll bet on him falling short of the Player Rushing Yards line.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Under 62.5, TCU -7.5 on the spread and Josh Hoover (TCU) to have Under 315.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
23
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34
TCU
Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try TCU to triumph 34-23 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.
SMU vs TCU 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 Expecting a TCU Victory
Sportsbooks’ favorites TCU are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -233 about them triumphing means a 70% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +190 about SMU.
There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 63.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 63.5 at -105.
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Jeremy Payne Favorite to Score First TD
Jeremy Payne is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +500. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Micro Betting
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TCU Racking Up the Home Wins
TCU have strung together four in a row at Amon G. Carter Stadium. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 37.40 points on offense and surrendering 21.80 on defense.
SMU are 8-2 in their last 10 games on the road, putting up 28.00 points on average and giving up 21.40.
TCU beat SMU 34-17 in their most recent meeting at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Looking back at the past 3 head-to-head meetings at Amon G. Carter Stadium, SMU have posted two victories, with TCU earning one.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O62.5 | U62.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TCU Home Stats |
7-3 | 59.20 | 37.40 | 21.80 | 4 | 6 | |
 SMU Away Stats |
8-2 | 49.40 | 28.00 | 21.40 | 1 | 9 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O62.5 = Games Over 62.5 Points
- U62.5 = Games Under 62.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
SMU Stats
Texas Christian Horned Frogs Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 57.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 49.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 62.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 62.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.10 pts and allowed 23.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 28.00 pts and allowed 21.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 53.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 57.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 62.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 62.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 33.20 pts and allowed 20.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 36.40 pts and allowed 21.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
8 | 0 | 290 | 136 | 154 | 4-0 | 4-0 | 8W |
Texas Tech
|
8 | 1 | 392 | 119 | 273 | 5-0 | 3-1 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
7 | 2 | 320 | 197 | 123 | 5-1 | 2-1 | 1L |
Houston
|
7 | 2 | 265 | 194 | 71 | 3-2 | 4-0 | 1L |
Utah
|
7 | 2 | 356 | 128 | 228 | 4-1 | 3-1 | 2W |
|
TCU
|
6 | 2 | 277 | 201 | 76 | 4-0 | 2-2 | 2W |
Arizona
|
5 | 3 | 273 | 159 | 114 | 4-1 | 1-2 | 1W |
Baylor
|
5 | 4 | 304 | 264 | 40 | 3-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
Kansas
|
5 | 4 | 282 | 228 | 54 | 4-2 | 1-2 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
5 | 4 | 251 | 198 | 53 | 3-2 | 2-2 | 4L |
UCF
|
4 | 4 | 218 | 150 | 68 | 4-1 | 0-3 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
4 | 5 | 268 | 249 | 19 | 3-3 | 1-2 | 1L |
Colorado
|
3 | 6 | 198 | 271 | -73 | 3-3 | 0-3 | 2L |
West Virginia
|
3 | 6 | 209 | 274 | -65 | 2-2 | 1-4 | 1W |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 8 | 137 | 349 | -212 | 1-4 | 0-4 | 8L |
| 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 |
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