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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(5-1) SMU Mustangs vs. Stanford Cardinal (2-4)
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA
Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) SMU -14.5 | Stanford +14.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: SMU -670 | Stanford +468
College Football Betting Total: O/U 54.5
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Coming into this week 8 matchup, the SMU Mustangs are on the road vs. the Stanford Cardinal. Kick-off is set for 8:00 ET at Stanford Stadium, and the game will be broadcast on ACCN. The Mustangs are the heavy favorite at -14.5 points, with the over/under line currently at 54.5 points.
SMU has a 5-1 record, while Stanford is 2-4 on the season.
The money line odds have SMU at -670 and Stanford at +468.
These schools have only played one time. The 1936 Rose Bowl. Stanford won that one 7-0. Yes you read that right…
SMU Mustangs
SMU heads into Week 8 with a 5-1 record and a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They are currently ranked 18th in our power rankings and have a 20.4% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. The Mustangs also have the 15th best odds of making the CFB playoff, with a 27.8% chance.
SMU has a +18.5 average scoring margin this season and a 3-2 record against the spread. They are 1-2 ATS as the favorite and 2-0 as the underdog.
Their over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 63.2 points per contest. This week’s line is set at 54.5 points, just above their average over/under line of 54.4 points.
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SMU Mustangs Stats
SMU’s offense is averaging 40.8 points per game, ranking 13th in the nation heading into week 8. They are 24th in rushing, with 213.3 yards per game on 40 attempts. Brashard Smith leads the ground attack with 558 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored seven touchdowns.
Quarterback Kevin Jennings has thrown for 1,014 yards with six touchdowns and one interception, giving him a passer rating of 106. SMU ranks 27th in third-down conversions, with a 46.2% success rate. Overall, they are 44th in our offensive power rankings. Jake Bailey leads the receivers with 214 yards and one touchdown.
SMU’s defense has been strong against the run this season, allowing just 98.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 19th nationally. In their recent game against Louisville, they gave up 177 rushing yards on 31 attempts. Through the air, SMU allowed 231 passing yards but also forced an interception.
Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 52.6% of their passes against SMU, the 12th-lowest rate in the country. On average, SMU’s defense has given up 240.2 passing yards per game and 22.3 points per game, ranking 38th nationally.
Stanford Cardinal
Stanford enters Week 8 with a 2-4 record and a 0-2 mark at home. They rank 91st in our CFB power rankings and have just a 6.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they haven’t been favored in any games this season.
The Cardinal’s average scoring margin is -10.5 points per game, and they are 2-3 against the spread. At home, they are 1-1 ATS, and they’ve gone 1-2 on the road.
Stanford’s over/under record is 2-3, with their games averaging 51.2 points. The average line has been 53.5 points, and this week’s over/under is set at 54.5 points.
Stanford Cardinal Stats
Stanford’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 20.3 points per game, which ranks 81st nationally. They are also 117th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Their passing game has been particularly weak, with only 165.8 yards per game, placing them 116th in the country. Quarterback Ashton Daniels has thrown for 707 yards with a passer rating of 68, recording five touchdowns and six interceptions.
Stanford ranks 28th in rushing attempts, averaging 37.5 per game, but they are only 77th in rushing yards, with 148.7 yards per game. Chris Davis Jr. leads the team with 233 rushing yards and an average of 6 yards per carry. Elic Ayomanor is the top receiver, with 333 yards and three touchdowns on 27 receptions.
Stanford’s defense struggled in their recent game against Notre Dame, allowing 49 points in a 49-7 loss. They gave up 477 total yards, including 229 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Notre Dame also passed for 248 yards and three touchdowns.
For the season, Stanford is allowing 30.8 points per game. Opponents are averaging 266.7 passing yards per game, ranking Stanford 139th nationally. The defense has faced the 14th fewest rushing attempts in the country, allowing 113.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 36th.
SMU Mustangs vs. Stanford Cardinal NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The SMU Mustangs are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Stanford Cardinal are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the SMU Mustangs are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Stanford Cardinal have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the SMU Mustangs’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Stanford Cardinal’s have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: SMU -14.5
SMU is favored by -14.5 points in their week eight matchup against Stanford. We expect SMU to win comfortably, with a projected final score of 35-17 in favor of the Mustangs.
Given the current over/under line of 54.5 points, our projection of 52 total points suggests that taking the under is the best play. For a point spread pick, we like SMU to cover as the road favorite.
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SMU Mustangs vs. Stanford Cardinal NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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— Stanford Football (@StanfordFball) October 19, 2024
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