SMU Mustangs (9-1) vs. Virginia Cavaliers (5-5)
November 23, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia Cavaliers +9.5; Over/Under: +57
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In this article, we will formulate a Virginia vs SMU Prediction for this College Football Week 13 game on Saturday, November 23rd, at Scott Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs pick.
Should SMU Be Getting More Attention?
SMU could end up being a playoff team, and it feels like still no one is talking about how well they have played this season. In the last game, SMU faced off against Boston College and they were able to secure the 38-28 victory. Kevin Jennings completed 24 of his 35 passes for 293 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Brashard Smith ran wild and he finished with 18 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown. SMU has been putting up an average score of 39.9 points per game. This ranks them as 6th overall from an offensive standpoint so far this season in college football. Their defense has allowed for an average of 22.4 points scored per game, ranking them in the 45th spot, defensively.
Virginia Blown Out in Last Game
Virginia sits with a 5-5 record overall but they were blown out in the last game. Virginia faced off against Notre Dame and they scored only 14 points while the defense gave up 35 points and that led to the blowout defeat. Tony Muskeet wasn’t good enough and he completed only 9 of his 14 passes for 103 yards. Virginia has been averaging 24.8 points per game so far. This places them in the 91st ranking amongst other offenses. Their defense has given up an average of 27.5 points per game, putting them in 86th place amongst other defenses in college football.
Why Virginia WIll Cover Against SMU
- SMU has failed to cover the spread in 14 of its last 15 road games in November.
- Virginia has covered the spread in four of its last five games against AP-ranked teams.
Virginia vs SMU Prediction
Give me Virginia getting the points here. Yes, Virginia struggled in the last game but their defense at times has been good, and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. On paper, this looks like a layup for SMU, and they are on the road. Virginia is going to get better quarterback play, and it’s going to be Virginia that is going to end up covering the spread. Back the Cavaliers against the spread.
