Stanford Cardinal
American Football NCAAF Gerald J. Ford Stadium Sat 11 Oct 12:00
Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Stanford vs SMU

Stanford clash with SMU in this NCAAF Week 7 matchup at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, October 11. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

SMU to Run Riot?

SMU should enjoy a big win and that’s why we’re taking the -18.5 about the favorites on the spread. This recommendation should cover the line at -105 against Stanford.

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SMU Too Strong for Stanford in Last Matchup

Stanford Cardinal have suffered three consecutive road losses. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 30-29 home triumph against San Jose State Spartans at Stanford Stadium.

SMU Mustangs last game saw them claim a 31-18 home win over Syracuse Orange at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

SMU triumphed 40-10 when they last played Stanford. This head-to-head was played at Stanford Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Stanford vs SMU Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Stanford vs SMU betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our pick that SMU can be superior in this college football matchup, you can get -105 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -18.5 line.

The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Stanford vs SMU stats:

  • The -18.5 line has been covered by SMU in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +18.5 line hasn’t been covered by Stanford in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +18.5 line hasn’t been covered by Stanford in 2 consecutive games on the road.

SMU -18.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Jennings Over 285.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Kevin Jennings (SMU) at -114 to exceed 285.5 passing yards. We feel confident that he’ll cover the QB Passing Yards line, which looks generous.

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Romello Brinson Over 63.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Romello Brinson (Stanford) at -114 to exceed 63.5 receiving yards. We can back him in the Player Receiving Yards market and hope the Over hits.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread SMU -18.5
Totals Over 55.5
Passing Yards Kevin Jennings Over 285.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates SMU to cover the -18.5 spread along with Over 55.5 points. We’ve also gone for Kevin Jennings (SMU) to go Over 285.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Stanford Stanford logo 17 - 41 SMU logo SMU

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Mustangs to achieve a 41-17 victory is on offer at massive odds.

Stanford vs SMU 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.

SMU Win on the Cards According to the Books

You might not get rich backing SMU at -1429. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 93% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Stanford are least likely to win at +810.

The current spread is 19.5 and the total points line is 55.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Under 55.5, then the odds are -115.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game on college football, the best sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

T.J. Harden Favorite to Be First TD Scorer

There is -238 available that T.J. Harden scores a TD at any stage. He is available at +340 to register the first touchdown which makes him favorite.

Touchdown

Receiving Yards

C.J. Williams (Stanford)
Over 67.5
-112
Under 67.5
-112
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Romello Brinson (SMU)
Over 63.5
-112
Under 63.5
-112
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Bryce Farrell (Stanford)
Over 51.5
-112
Under 51.5
-112
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Rushing Yards

Passing Yards

Micro Betting

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SMU Count Eight Wins in Previous Ten at Home

SMU have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, averaging 42.40 points scored and 22.10 points allowed.

Stanford have lost eight straight on the road. They have a 1-9 record in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 18.70 points on average and giving up 39.00.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O55.5 U55.5
SMU logo SMU Home Stats 8-2 64.50 42.40 22.10 6 4
Stanford logo Stanford Away Stats 1-9 57.70 18.70 39.00 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O55.5 = Games Over 55.5 Points
  • U55.5 = Games Under 55.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Stanford Cardinal logo Stanford Cardinal Stats
SMU logo SMU Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Georgia Tech 8 1 324 208 116 5-0 3-1 1L
Virginia 8 2 337 216 121 5-1 3-1 1L
Pittsburgh 7 2 357 196 161 4-1 3-1 5W
Louisville 7 2 296 195 101 4-2 3-0 1L
Miami 7 2 296 135 161 6-1 1-1 1W
SMU 7 3 322 204 118 4-1 3-2 2W
Wake Forest 6 3 210 183 27 3-2 3-1 1W
California 6 4 250 252 -2 3-2 3-2 1W
Duke 5 4 317 262 55 2-2 3-2 1L
NC State 5 4 292 275 17 4-1 1-3 1W
Clemson 4 5 251 202 49 2-4 2-1 1W
North Carolina 4 5 175 192 -17 2-3 2-2 2W
Florida State 4 5 330 189 141 4-2 0-3 1L
Virginia Tech 3 6 219 267 -48 2-4 1-2 1L
Stanford 3 7 175 291 -116 3-1 0-6 3L
Syracuse 3 7 223 315 -92 2-3 1-4 6L
Boston College 1 9 237 345 -108 1-5 0-4 9L