SMU vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2024

By Patrick Jones, NCAAF Analyst | Published: 9 months ago | 4 min read

Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)

American Football NCAAF Beaver Stadium Sat 21 Dec 12:00

Penn State Nittany Lions

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Will SMU Stay in Reach of the Favorites?

Considering the +8.5 that is available for SMU, our prediction is that the underdogs will cover the spread against Penn State. They can stay in the game and odds of -108 is available.

Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

SMU Mustangs have enjoyed five consecutive road victories. They lost 34-31 in their previous game at home to Clemson Tigers at Bank of America Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions have landed two home wins on the spin. It was a road defeat to Oregon Ducks in their last game, losing 45-37 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Kevin Jennings

Drew Allar

SMU vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

We’re making SMU against the spread our pick for this college football matchup. The betting line is favorably set at +8.5 and you can secure -108 that this happens.

The football handicappers at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest stats.

Key SMU vs Penn State stats:

The +8.5 line has been covered by SMU in 10 of their last 10 games.
The +8.5 line has been covered by SMU in 13 of their last 13 games this season.
The +8.5 line has been covered by SMU in 13 consecutive games.

SMU +8.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread SMU +8.5

Anytime Touchdown Key'Shawn Smith

Receiving Yards Jordan Hudson Over 23.5

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Correct Score Prediction

SMU

21 - 27 Penn State logo

Penn State

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to bet on Penn State on the correct score lines. For example, a 27-21 win in their favor is available at huge odds.

SMU vs Penn State 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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Penn State Victory

Sportsbooks’ favorites Penn State are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -313 about them triumphing means a 76% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +250 about SMU.

The current spread is 8.5 and total points is 52.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Under 52.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Point Spread

Total Points

Brashard Smith Favorite to Score First TD

Brashard Smith can be backed to score a touchdown at anytime at -120. He is the favorite to score the first TD at odds of +500.

Touchdown

Brashard Smith (SMU)

Nicholas Singleton (Penn State)

Tyler Warren (Penn State)

Kaytron Allen (Penn State)

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Receiving Yards

Tyler Warren (Penn State)

Roderick Daniels Jr (SMU)

Harrison Wallace III (Penn State)

Key'Shawn Smith (SMU)

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Rushing Yards

Brashard Smith (SMU)

Nicholas Singleton (Penn State)

Kaytron Allen (Penn State)

Kevin Jennings (SMU)

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Passing Yards

Drew Allar (Penn State)

Kevin Jennings (SMU)

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Last 5 Games

SMU

NCAAF: 08/12 Clemson34 SMU 31
NCAAF: 30/11 California6 SMU 38
NCAAF: 23/11 SMU33 Virginia 7
NCAAF: 16/11 Boston College28 SMU 38
NCAAF: 03/11 Pittsburgh25 SMU 48

Penn State

NCAAF: 08/12 Penn State37 Oregon 45
NCAAF: 30/11 Maryland7 Penn State 44
NCAAF: 23/11 Penn State26 Minnesota 25
NCAAF: 16/11 Penn State49 Purdue 10
NCAAF: 10/11 Washington6 Penn State 35

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

SMU Stats

Penn State Nittany Lions Stats

Moneyline

9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
+8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
-8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 62.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 53.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 53.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 53.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 39.80 pts and allowed 22.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 33.30 pts and allowed 19.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 48.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 44.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 53.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 53.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.30 pts and allowed 17.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 29.70 pts and allowed 14.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Big Ten	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Indiana	6	0	269	68	201	4-0	2-0	6W
Ohio State	6	0	221	41	180	4-0	2-0	6W
Oregon	5	1	253	91	162	3-1	2-0	1L
USC	5	1	273	128	145	4-0	1-1	1W
Washington	5	1	235	118	117	3-1	2-0	2W
Illinois	5	2	238	178	60	3-1	2-1	1L
Minnesota	5	2	188	133	55	5-0	0-2	2W
Nebraska	5	2	252	136	116	3-1	2-1	1L
Northwestern	4	2	140	106	34	3-1	1-1	3W
Maryland	4	2	181	101	80	3-2	1-0	2L
Michigan	4	2	177	112	65	3-0	1-2	1L
Iowa	4	2	184	78	106	2-1	2-1	1W
Michigan State	3	3	177	191	-14	3-1	0-2	3L
Penn State	3	3	214	111	103	3-2	0-1	3L
Rutgers	3	3	214	165	49	3-1	0-2	3L
Purdue	2	4	159	176	-17	2-2	0-2	4L
UCLA	2	4	137	175	-38	1-2	1-2	2W
Wisconsin	2	4	93	136	-43	2-2	0-2	4L

Atlantic Coast	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Georgia Tech	6	0	220	126	94	4-0	2-0	6W
Miami	5	1	196	92	104	4-1	1-0	1L
Virginia	5	1	258	143	115	4-0	1-1	4W
Louisville	5	1	204	126	78	3-1	2-0	1W
California	5	2	166	153	13	3-1	2-1	1W
SMU	4	2	204	134	70	3-1	1-1	2W
Wake Forest	4	2	174	120	54	2-2	2-0	2W
Pittsburgh	4	2	239	129	110	3-1	1-1	2W
Duke	4	2	219	153	66	2-1	2-1	3W
NC State	4	3	210	186	24	3-1	1-2	1L
Clemson	3	3	158	111	47	1-2	2-1	2W
Florida State	3	3	265	138	127	3-2	0-1	3L
Syracuse	3	3	174	179	-5	2-1	1-2	2L
North Carolina	2	4	112	150	-38	1-2	1-2	3L
Stanford	2	4	113	181	-68	2-0	0-4	1L
Virginia Tech	2	5	161	205	-44	1-3	1-2	2L
Boston College	1	5	167	199	-32	1-2	0-3	5L