- – (3-6) are point favorites vs – (3-6)
- Total (Over/Under): points
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The Houston Cougars (5-4) visit Gerald J. Ford Stadium to take on the SMU Mustangs (5-4) on Nov. 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Dallas.
– are betting favorites in Week 10, with the spread sitting at ().
The Over/Under for Houston vs. SMU is total points.
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Houston vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 10
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Houston vs SMU Prediction for Week 10
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts
Houston vs SMU Spread Prediction for Week 10
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Houston and SMU, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
Best Houston Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Houston players for Week 10, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
player high – away
Best SMU Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for SMU players for Week 10, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
player high – home
Houston Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
team high – away
SMU Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
team high – home
Houston Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Houston has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Houston is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Houston is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Houston is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
SMU Against the Spread (ATS) Record
SMU has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- SMU is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- SMU is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- SMU is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Houston: Keys to the Game vs. SMU
Houston is undefeated (10-0) when not throwing an interception — tied for 4th-best in FBS; Average: .578
Houston is 8-3 (.727) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times — 8th-best in FBS; Average: .420
Houston is 14-1 (.875) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush — 11th-best in FBS; Average: .592
Houston is 12-2 (.857) when allowing less than 3 sacks — tied for 7th-best in FBS; Average: .552
SMU: Keys to the Game vs. Houston
SMU is 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes — tied for 13th-best in FBS; Average: .561
Matchup Notes for Houston vs. SMU
SMU have 325.9 receiving yards per game this season — fifth-best among FBS skill players. South Florida’s defense has allowed 292.6 receiving yards per game this season — third-worst among NonP5 defenses.
SMU’s WRs have 270.9 receiving yards per game this season — fifth-best among FBS WRs. South Florida’s defense has allowed 292.6 receiving yards per game this season — third-worst among NonP5 defenses.
SMU have 313.0 receiving yards per game since the 2021 season — fifth-best among FBS skill players. South Florida’s defense has allowed 275.6 receiving yards per game since the 2021 season — second-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Houston has 39 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone since the 2021 season — second-most among FBS skill players. Temple’s defense has allowed 26 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone since the 2021 season — tied for second-most among NonP5 defenses.
Houston’s WRs has 31 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone since the 2021 season — third-most among FBS WRs. Temple’s defense has allowed 26 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone since the 2021 season — tied for second-most among NonP5 defenses.
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends
Houston WRs have caught 17 touchdown passes in the Red Zone this season– most among FBS Teams
Houston WRs have picked up first downs on 18 receptions in the Red Zone this season– most among FBS Teams
Houston WRs have 52 receptions in the Red Zone since last season– tied for 4th most among FBS Teams
Houston WRs have caught 31 touchdown passes in the Red Zone since last season– 3rd most among FBS Teams
Houston WRs have been targeted 44 times in the Red Zone this season– most among FBS Teams
SMU Offensive Stats & Trends
SMU QBs have 12 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down this season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams
SMU QBs have 47 completions for 20 or more yards this season– tied for most among FBS Teams
SMU WRs have 42 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– most among FBS Teams
SMU QBs have 25 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down since last season– 4th most among FBS Teams
SMU TEs have caught 7 touchdown passes in the Red Zone this season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams
Houston Cougars Defensive Stats & Trends
Houston has allowed 15 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– most among Non-Power 5 Teams
Houston has allowed 15 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– most in FBS
Houston has allowed 24 TD passes this season– 2nd most among Non-Power 5 Teams
Houston has allowed 24 TD passes this season– 2nd most in FBS
Houston has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 18 rushing attempts on 3rd and short this season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 11%.
SMU Mustangs Defensive Stats & Trends
SMU has allowed 7 TDs in close and late situations this season– tied for 4th most in FBS
SMU has allowed 2.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (61 yards / 28 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 5.2
SMU has allowed 2.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (61 yards / 28 touches) on 3rd and short this season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 4.9
SMU has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on just 1 of 22 carries (4%) on 3rd and long this season– 3rd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 19%
SMU defense has allowed 82 completions for 20 or more yards since last season– 4th fewest among Non-Power 5 Teams
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