TCU vs SMU Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Eric Moore, Senior NCAAF Analyst | Published: 9 months ago | 4 min read

Texas Christian Horned Frogs

American Football NCAAF Gerald J. Ford Stadium Sun 22 Sep 05:00

Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)

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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

Can SMU Keep the Scores Close?

SMU at +2.5 looks a great number for the underdogs when they go up against TCU. Take the 1.91 that this line gets covered.

TCU Too Good for SMU in Last H2H

Texas Christian Horned Frogs lost when they last took to the field. At Amon G. Carter Stadium, they were turned over 35-34 at home to UCF Knights.

Southern Methodist University Mustangs were beaten 18-15 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in their last game, being turned over at home to Brigham Young Cougars.

TCU have claimed victories in the last two matchups against SMU. At Gerald J. Ford Stadium, the scoreline was 42-34 and then we saw 34-17 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The past 4 H2H clashes have seen both teams record two wins.

Expert College Football Analysis

The expert football handicappers at jetwinbet.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our picks along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key TCU vs SMU stats:

  • The +2.5 line has been covered by SMU in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by SMU in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by TCU in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by TCU in 6 of their last 10 games.

TCU vs SMU Prediction

SMU should give a good account of themselves in this college football matchup and the pick is to back them on the spread. The +2.5 looks very attractive and 1.91 is available.

If you want to pimp the odds about SMU covering the line, you might consider going down the Bet Builder route and combine your spread pick with other selections.

SMU +2.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, we have this figure at close to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college bet.

Our Pick

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Published 09:26, 20 September 2024

TCU vs SMU Bet Builder Tips

Spread SMU +2.5
Totals Over 58.5
Anytime Touchdown LJ Johnson Jr.

Our same game parlay pick is SMU +2.5 on the spread, Over 58.5 and LJ Johnson Jr. (SMU) to score a touchdown.

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Correct Score Prediction

TCU TCU logo 31 - 34 SMU logo SMU

We’re expecting a close battle so it might be worth going for SMU to triumph by a 34-31 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

TCU vs SMU Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

SMU have been given Moneyline odds of 2.08 against TCU who are 1.75. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 48% chance of success.

2 is where the spread lies, with total points being 59 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 59 can get 1.89.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college football clashes. The betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Player Props

We’re fond of the quarterback and player props as an alternative to betting on the game lines. The gambling sites will have Player Kicking Points, Longest Rushing Attempt and Rushing Yards among the choices and you can take a view.

Cam Cook Favorite to Be First TD Scorer

Cam Cook is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at 7.00. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Texas Christian Horned Frogs logo Texas Christian Horned Frogs Stats

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Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

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