Virginia Tech vs SMU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Nov 2026
Virginia Tech vs SMU Predictions
56.5 points looks too big a number on the totals and we are happy to play the -110 about Under when SMU and Virginia Tech square off.
We've put together our Virginia Tech vs SMU selections, featuring our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Dive into each section for detailed analysis and the reasoning behind the picks.
Virginia Tech vs SMU Preview
Virginia Tech face SMU at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, November 6.
Virginia Tech Hokies have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where Clemson Tigers were beaten 20-16 at Memorial Stadium.
SMU Mustangs have won their last five home games. Most recently, they lost 30-27 on the road at JMA Wireless Dome against Syracuse Orange.
Quarterbacks
Ethan Grunkemeyer
Kevin Jennings
Best Bet
Under 56.5 points could be on the money for this college football battle. Our pick is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our picks and guide the final call.
Under 56.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we are regarding it as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Kevin Jennings (SMU) to record fewer than 277.5 passing yards are -114. He may fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, making this prop bet a strong pick.
Jeffrey Overton Jr. (Virginia Tech) is priced at -114 to finish with fewer than 68.5 rushing yards. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this Player Rushing Yards bet an appealing option.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 56.5 points. We’ve also gone for SMU -5.5 and Kevin Jennings (SMU) to go Under 277.5 passing yards.
A football same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big return from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
21
-
31
SMU
Rather than backing the Mustangs to triumph, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 31-21 win in their favor.
Virginia Tech vs SMU Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The SMU odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -213 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 68% chance of winning. Virginia Tech are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +176.
There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 56.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 56.5 can find odds of -110 available.
The top sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines when it comes to most college football games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Receiving Yards
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Passing Yards
Can SMU Keep Their Home Form Going?
SMU have strung together nine in a row at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. They are 9-1 in their last 10 home games, averaging 37.10 points scored and 18.50 points allowed.
Virginia Tech have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 19.90 points per contest and giving up 25.30.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O56.5 | U56.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SMU Home Stats |
9-1 | 55.60 | 37.10 | 18.50 | 4 | 6 | |
 Virginia Tech Away Stats |
4-6 | 45.20 | 19.90 | 25.30 | 2 | 8 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O56.5 = Games Over 56.5 Points
- U56.5 = Games Under 56.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Virginia Tech Stats
SMU Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 52.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 45.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 56.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 56.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.40 pts and allowed 22.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.90 pts and allowed 25.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 57.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 50.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 56.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 56.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.10 pts and allowed 23.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 35.00 pts and allowed 15.60 pts in the last 10 home games
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami
|
8 | 0 | 381 | 142 | 239 | 4-0 | 4-0 | 8W |
Wake Forest
|
7 | 1 | 313 | 143 | 170 | 3-1 | 4-0 | 5W |
|
SMU
|
6 | 2 | 282 | 178 | 104 | 5-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Louisville
|
5 | 3 | 323 | 216 | 107 | 4-1 | 1-2 | 3W |
Duke
|
6 | 2 | 256 | 114 | 142 | 4-1 | 2-1 | 2W |
|
Virginia Tech
|
6 | 2 | 280 | 164 | 116 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 2W |
Clemson
|
5 | 3 | 186 | 173 | 13 | 3-2 | 2-1 | 1W |
Pittsburgh
|
6 | 3 | 287 | 178 | 109 | 5-1 | 1-2 | 1W |
Boston College
|
4 | 4 | 173 | 212 | -39 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 1L |
NC State
|
4 | 4 | 257 | 207 | 50 | 4-1 | 0-3 | 1W |
North Carolina
|
4 | 4 | 206 | 184 | 22 | 1-3 | 3-1 | 2L |
Syracuse
|
4 | 4 | 251 | 211 | 40 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 2W |
Stanford
|
4 | 5 | 183 | 336 | -153 | 4-1 | 0-4 | 1L |
Virginia
|
4 | 5 | 233 | 208 | 25 | 4-2 | 0-3 | 3L |
California
|
3 | 6 | 197 | 284 | -87 | 2-3 | 1-3 | 3L |
Florida State
|
3 | 5 | 245 | 231 | 14 | 3-2 | 0-3 | 3L |
Georgia Tech
|
2 | 6 | 198 | 246 | -48 | 2-3 | 0-3 | 3L |
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