SMU vs. Memphis Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18

SMU vs. Memphis Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18

Updated Nov. 18, 2023 9:09 a.m. ET

The SMU Mustangs (8-2), who have college football's 20th-ranked passing offense, meet the Memphis Tigers (8-2) and their 14th-ranked passing attack on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The Mustangs are 9-point favorites. The over/under is set at 65 points for the outing.

The Mustangs' most recent contest was versus the North Texas Mean Green, and they won by a score of 45-21. Facing the Charlotte 49ers in their most recent contest, the Tigers won 44-38.

SMU vs. Memphis Game Information & Odds

  • When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
  • Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Florida
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
SMU vs Memphis Betting Information updated as of November 18, 2023, 8:46 AM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
SMU -9 (-110) -352 +276 65 -111 -110

SMU vs. Memphis Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Memphis (+9)
  • Pick OU: Under (65)
  • Prediction: SMU 32, Memphis 30

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SMU vs. Memphis Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Mustangs 37, Tigers 28.
  • The Mustangs have a 77.9% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Tigers hold a 26.6% implied probability.
  • SMU has won five games against the spread this season, while failing to cover four times.
  • Memphis has a record of just 2-6-1 against the spread this year.

SMU vs. Memphis: Head-to-Head

  • In their past two matchups, Memphis holds a split 1-1 record against SMU.
  • In those matchups versus SMU, the Tigers have covered two times while never hitting the over on the total.
  • Memphis has put up 59 points in its last two tilts versus SMU, mirroring the Mustangs' offensive output (59 points) in those games.

SMU vs. Memphis: 2023 Stats Comparison

SMU Memphis
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 40.5 (7) 39.7 (9)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 16.4 (8) 28.9 (93)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 9 (16) 13 (55)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 12 (89) 19 (10)

SMU 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Preston Stone QB 2,596 YDS (58.6%) / 23 TD / 6 INT
197 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 19.7 RUSH YPG
Jaylan Knighton RB 640 YDS / 5 TD / 64.0 YPG / 5.8 YPC
RJ Maryland TE 25 REC / 355 YDS / 6 TD / 35.5 YPG
Camar Wheaton RB 296 YDS / 5 TD / 29.6 YPG / 5.3 YPC
Elijah Roberts DE 22 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 7.5 SACK
Isaiah Nwokobia S 42 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Kobe Wilson LB 46 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Elijah Chatman DT 26 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK

Memphis 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Seth Henigan QB 2,864 YDS (66.3%) / 22 TD / 8 INT
229 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 22.9 RUSH YPG
Blake Watson RB 909 YDS / 12 TD / 90.9 YPG / 6.0 YPC
43 REC / 393 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 39.3 REC YPG
Roc Taylor WR 50 REC / 779 YDS / 4 TD / 77.9 YPG
DeMeer Blankumsee WR 40 REC / 669 YDS / 4 TD / 66.9 YPG
Chandler Martin LB 72 TKL / 10.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT
Geoff Cantin-Arku LB 57 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT
Simeon Blair DB 48 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jaylon Allen DL 35 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
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