Navy vs SMU Betting Preview
An American Athletic Conference battle is set for Friday night when the Navy Midshipmen (2-3, 2-1) visit the SMU Mustangs (2-3, 0-1). Navy is fifth in the AAC and are right there in the running for the top spot. SMU is one of four winless teams in conference play, but it has been just one game. Caesars Sportsbook has the opening line at SMU -10.5 and the over at 55.5 points scored.This game will air live on ESPN.
Through five games, Navy is scoring 21.2 points per game and are gaining 341.8 yards per game, 110.0 through the air and 231.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Midshipmen are averaging 21.0 points against, and 348.6 yards allowed, 262.2 passing and 86.4 rushing.
After five games, SMU is scoring 34.6 points per game and are gaining 500.2 yards per game, 355.0 through the air and 145.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Mustangs are averaging 28.6 points against, and 416.8 yards allowed, 240.4 passing and 176.4 rushing.
Navy vs SMU Prediction
Last time out, Navy hosted Tulsa and dominated in a 53-21 win. The Midshipmen held a slight 10-7 lead after the first quarter, but Navy went on a 23-0 run to start the second quarter and ended up leading 36-14 at the half. Navy had their best performance of the season in this one as they dominated from start to finish. The Midshipmen ran the ball 69 times for 455 yards, a 6.6 average, and five touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Navy allowed 309 total yards and forced four Tulsa turnovers, three interceptions and one recovered fumble.
SMU visited UCF and left with a disappointing 41-19 defeat. The Mustangs started well, as they led 7-3 after the first and 13-10 at the half, but the Knights halftime speech worked as they came out firing. UCF scored 31 unanswered points in the second half to take a 41-13 lead, before SMU scored a consolation touchdown as time expired. Tanner Mordecai went 28/45 for 295 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception on the night. SMU ran the ball 31 times for 113 yards, a 3.6 average, and two touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, the Mustangs allowed 484 total yards and did not force any UCF turnovers.
Series History: SMU has won the last two meetings, but Navy still leads the all-time series 13-10.
Pick: I think SMU does get the win, but I like Navy to cover the 10.5-point spread. For more free college football picks visit the CFB betting page.
NCAAFB
Navy Midshipmen
SMU Mustangs
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
NAVY | Passing | SMU |
---|---|---|
8.5 | CMP | 17.6 |
16.6 | ATT | 30.6 |
51.3 | CMP% | 57.7 |
105.7 | Y/G | 182.2 |
6.4 | Y/A | 6 |
0.8 | TD/G | 1.2 |
Defense/Offense
NAVY | Passing | SMU |
---|---|---|
18.8 | CMP | 19.6 |
28.8 | ATT | 33.2 |
65.2 | CMP% | 58.9 |
224.8 | Y/G | 278.4 |
7.8 | Y/A | 8.4 |
1.5 | TD/G | 2.4 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
NAVY | Rushing | SMU |
---|---|---|
45.7 | ATT | 35.6 |
194.6 | Y/G | 121.9 |
4.3 | Y/A | 3.4 |
1.3 | TD/G | 1.0 |
Defense/Offense
NAVY | Rushing | SMU |
---|---|---|
35.3 | ATT | 39.6 |
128.8 | Y/G | 175.9 |
3.7 | Y/A | 4.4 |
1.0 | TD/G | 2.1 |
Special Teams
NAVY | Special Teams | SMU |
---|---|---|
6.7 | Punts-GM | 3.4 |
44.8 | Punt Avg | 41.9 |
2.0 | Kick Ret GM | 1.6 |
19.9 | Kick Ret Avg | 19.7 |
1.7 | Punt Ret GM | 1.9 |
8.8 | Punt Ret Avg | 9.8 |
Betting Trends
NAVY | Betting Trends | SMU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-3-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
28.67 | Avg Score | 26.67 |
18 | Avg Opp Score | 39 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
23.67 | Avg Score | 36.67 |
15.67 | Avg Opp Score | 30.67 |
NAVY | Betting Trends | SMU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
21.2 | Avg Score | 34.6 |
21 | Avg Opp Score | 28.6 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
19.4 | Avg Score | 44 |
19.6 | Avg Opp Score | 29.2 |
NAVY | Betting Trends | SMU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-7-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-8-0 |
22.2 | Avg Score | 33.5 |
22.1 | Avg Opp Score | 32.5 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-4-1 |
19.8 | Avg Score | 41.6 |
25 | Avg Opp Score | 26.3 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Navy vs SMU Betting Stats
Midshipmen
- Navy is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Navy’s last 13 games.
- Navy is 6-14 SU in their last 20 games.
- Navy is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games against Southern Methodist.
- Navy is 12-4 SU in their last 16 games against Southern Methodist.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Navy’s last 6 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Navy’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Southern Methodist.
- Navy is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the American Athletic Conference.
- Navy is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the West Division.
- Navy is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games played in October.
Mustangs
- Southern Methodist is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Methodist’s last 5 games.
- Southern Methodist is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southern Methodist’s last 7 games against Navy.
- Southern Methodist is 14-3 SU in their last 17 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Methodist’s last 5 games when playing at home against Navy.
- Southern Methodist is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American Athletic Conference.
- Southern Methodist is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the West Division.
- Southern Methodist is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games played in October.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Methodist’s last 5 games played in week 7.