SMU Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: SMU Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Stanford Stadium in Stanford, CA

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinal (+14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Stanford Cardinal (2-4) will take on the SMU Mustangs (5-1) at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Stanford opens this contest as 14.5-point underdogs. The total has been set at 54.5.

The SMU Mustangs head into this game 5-1 for this season. In their last game, the Mustangs faced the Louisville Cardinals and went home with a win by a final score of 34-27. Against the run, the Mustangs gave up 132 yds on 34 tries, which averages out to 3.9 yards per rush allowed. SMU surrendered 22 completions on 35 attempts for 329 yds, and a completion percentage of 62.9%. When all was said and done, they had 63 plays which converted into 481 yds. The SMU Mustangs ended up running the ball 35 different times and had 190 yds, which came out to an average of 5.4 yards per tote.

Concerning scoring points, the SMU Mustangs have an average of 40.8 points per game. As a team they're maintaining an average of 203.0 yards in the run game ranking them 26th in D-1. The Mustangs have racked up 2,578 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, SMU has amassed 10 passing touchdowns and 14 touchdowns on the ground. SMU has compiled 140 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 45 penalties for 454 yds. They have surrendered the ball 7 times.

Regarding passing yardage, the Mustangs have conceded 1,441 yds which puts them in 93rd in the country. They have surrendered 240.2 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 53.3%. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 336.2 yards per outing putting them 45th in the country. They have allowed 12 touchdowns by air and 5 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 96.0 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. Overall, they have allowed 576 running yards through 6 games. The Mustangs rank 58th in college football regarding team defense, conceding 22.3 points per game.

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The Cardinal come into this matchup with a record of 2-4 for this season. In their last game, the Cardinal took a loss by a final score of 49-7 when they played the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Stanford relinquished 39 running attempts for 229 yds (5.9 yds per carry). The Cardinal pass defense allowed a completion rate of 66.7%, relinquishing 248 yds on 18 for 27 passing. The Cardinal finished the game with a total of 200 yds on 59 plays (3.4 yards per play). Stanford rushed for 2.8 yds per attempt, totaling 113 yds on 41 carries.

The Stanford Cardinal average 315.5 yards per contest, which is good for 118th in college football. The Stanford offense has 216 yards of penalties on 27 violations, which is good for 118th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They are averaging 149.7 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 898 yards for the year. They have given away 7 picks while conceding 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 112 1st downs. Concerning this team's ability to score points, the Cardinal rank 115th in college football scoring 20.3 points per outing. For the year to this point, the Cardinal currently sit at 995 yards via the pass not to mention an average of 165.8 passing yards per game, which is ranked 122nd in the country.

Stanford has given up a total of 670 rushing yards (111.7 yards/game) in addition to 10 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have yielded 14 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 266.7 yards per outing, which has them ranked 118th in college football. They have 3 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions for the season. The Cardinal defense has participated in 367 plays, ranking them 28th in the country. The Cardinal are giving up 30.8 points per game, which puts them 106th in the country. This year, they have conceded 185 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Mustangs/Cardinal college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Cardinal +14.5

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