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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 10
(7-0) Pittsburgh Panthers vs. SMU Mustangs (7-1)
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
Week 10 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Pittsburgh +7.5 | SMU -7.5
Week 10 CFB Moneyline Odds: Pittsburgh +235 | SMU -304
College Football Betting Total: O/U 59
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Coming into this week 10 matchup, the SMU Mustangs are favored at -7.5 as they host the Pittsburgh Panthers at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. Kick-off is set for 8:00 ET, with the game being televised on ACCN.
Get ready, because Pittsburgh vs. SMU is shaping up to be an electrifying showdown!
The Mustangs and Panthers meet for the first time since 2011, and both teams are bringing heat. Pittsburgh’s undefeated 7-0 run has them neck-and-neck with Miami atop the ACC, thanks to their ninth-ranked rush defense that’s been crushing opponents.
Meanwhile, SMU’s sitting pretty at 7-1, shaking up the ACC with a perfect 4-0 conference start in their debut season.
This clash of Pitt’s stifling defense against SMU’s 23rd-ranked run game promises a nail-biter.
The over/under line is currently at 59 points.
The Panthers are 7-0 this season, while the Mustangs have just one loss, sitting at 7-1.
Pittsburgh Panthers
Heading into Week 10, Pittsburgh is 7-0 and ranks 32nd in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible but only a 2.8% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they have a 20.3% chance of making the playoff, which is the 20th best odds in the country.
Pittsburgh has gone 4-0 at home and 3-0 on the road this season, with an average scoring margin of +18.9 points per game. They are 5-1 against the spread, going 3-1 at home and 2-0 on the road.
The over/under line for this week’s game is 59 points. Pittsburgh’s games have averaged 62.9 points, with their over/under record at 2-4. Their average over/under line this season has been 60.4 points.
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Pittsburgh Panthers Stats
Heading into week 10, Pittsburgh’s offense ranks 6th in scoring, averaging 40.9 points per game. Quarterback Eli Holstein has thrown for 1,808 yards, completing 64% of his passes with 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. He holds a passer rating of 107, which matches Pittsburgh’s team passer rating, ranking 21st nationally.
Overall, Pittsburgh is 39th in our offensive power rankings. They are 53rd in passing attempts, averaging 282.7 yards per game. On third downs, they convert 38.8% of the time. Desmond Reid leads the rushing attack with 541 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Konata Mumpfield has 473 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Pittsburgh’s defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 12th nationally by allowing just 96.7 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Syracuse, they gave up only 6 rushing yards on 29 attempts. The Panthers also forced five interceptions, while allowing 321 passing yards.
Opponents have averaged a 79.8 passer rating and 255.6 passing yards per game against Pittsburgh, completing 58.1% of their throws. On average, Pittsburgh’s defense has faced 39 pass attempts per game, ranking 109th in the country.
SMU Mustangs
SMU enters Week 10 against Pittsburgh with a 7-1 record and a 16th-place spot in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 20.5% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. Nationally, they hold the 17th-best odds of making the playoff at 29.2%.
The Mustangs have a +17.8 average scoring margin this season and are 4-2 against the spread. They’ve split their ATS record as favorites at 2-2 but are 2-0 as underdogs.
This week’s over/under line is set at 59 points. SMU’s games have averaged 60.5 points, with their average over/under line at 53.4 points. Their over/under record stands at 3-3 for the season.
SMU Mustangs Stats
Heading into week 10, SMU’s offense is averaging 39.1 points per game, ranking 14th in the nation. They are 38th in our offensive power rankings. The Mustangs have leaned on their ground game, averaging 208.9 rushing yards per game on 40.9 attempts, placing them 19th in the country.
Brashard Smith leads the rushing attack with 742 yards, nine touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Kevin Jennings has thrown for 1,594 yards with a passer rating of 101. SMU ranks 20th in third-down conversions, converting 46.2% of their attempts.
SMU’s defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 10th nationally by allowing just 90.2 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Duke, they gave up only 98 rushing yards. However, the secondary has struggled, allowing 295 passing yards and three touchdowns against Duke, contributing to their season average of 238.6 passing yards allowed per game, which ranks 120th nationally.
Despite the high yardage, opposing quarterbacks have managed just a 73.1 passer rating and a 52.5% completion rate against SMU, the 11th-lowest in the country. This season, SMU’s defense has faced the 101st-most pass attempts nationally, averaging 35.2 per game, and they are giving up 21.4 points per game, ranking 39th in the country.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. SMU Mustangs NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Pittsburgh Panthers are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the SMU Mustangs are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Pittsburgh Panthers are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the SMU Mustangs have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Pittsburgh Panthers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The SMU Mustangs’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 10 NCAA Betting Prediction: Pittsburgh +7.5
Pittsburgh is the +7.5 point underdog on the road in their week 10 matchup against SMU. We are picking the Panthers to not only cover the spread, but to win the game outright, with a projected final score of 27-26 in their favor.
With the over/under line set at 59 points, our projection of 53 total points suggests that taking the under is the best play for this game.
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