SMU Mustangs Host Cincinnati Bearcats in Top AAC Betting Matchup Saturday Night

Mustangs Host Bearcats in Top AAC ESPN2 Matchup Saturday Night

To be exact much of college football coaching success is about fit. Sonny Dykes was the worst possible fit in California. Cowboy boots and Berkeley are an odd match. But at SMU Dykes feels right at home. As a matter of fact, it’s been a match made in heaven. For the second consecutive year, the Mustangs are consistent with College Football betting Games. However, Saturday night brings its biggest challenge of the season. Cincinnati was the preseason favorite to take the American Athletic Conference. The defense is what sets Cincinnati apart. SMU’s offense hasn’t seen D like the Bearcats.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. SMU Mustangs Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, October 24, 2020, 9 p.m. ET
Location:Gerald J Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas
Cincinnati at SMU TV Coverage:ESPN2
Cincinnati at SMU Odds at SBG
TeamSpreadTotalML
Cincinnati U+2½ (EV)56½ (-110)+125
SMU-2½ (-120)56½ (-110)-145
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Cincinnati Bearcats at SMU Mustangs SBG Odds Overview

On this occasion, online betting action should be even. Oddsmakers don’t expect an overload on either side. SMU is a tempting home dog with their prolific offense. Counter to that is the Bearcats growing reputation under coach Luke Fickell. Squares have become familiar with Cincinnati. While sharps appreciate their fundamental soundness. Live betting figures to see plenty of action. Cause by the even nature of this matchup.

Cincinnati Bearcats Team Overview

Cincinnati has been off since their 28-7 home win over South Florida on October 3. Specifically, the Bearcats were 22.5-point overlays with under 45 paying too. Cincinnati is 3-0 straight up, 1-2 vs. the odds, and 1-2 under the total. Overall national metrics have the Bearcats 22nd for scoring offense and sixth for a point against.

SMU Mustangs Team Overview

Last time out SMU won at Tulane 37-34 in overtime as 6.5-point overlays. Over a total of 65.5 cashed in as well. SMU has national metrics of the seventh for scoring offense and 27th for points allowed. Concurrently SMU is 5-0 straight up, 3-2 against the spread, and 2-3 under the total. The win at Tulane was a high-profile ESPN Friday night national TV affair.

Cincinnati Bearcats at SMU Mustangs Against the Spread

The Bearcats are:

  • 4-2 against the spread vs. ranked teams
  • 17-13 on the board in their last 30 games
  • 1-4 vs. the odds after a bye week
  • 9-9 with the odds in American Athletic Conference games
  • 8-14 under the total after a win
  • 5-13 under the number in AAC games
  • 3-10 under the total in away games
  • 0-1 vs. the line at SMU
  • 0-1 under the total at Gerald J Ford Stadium

The Mustangs are:

  • 9-5 against the spread at Gerald J Ford Stadium
  • 4-3 on the board against ranked teams
  • 8-10 vs. the odds after a win
  • 8-10 vs. the line against AAC rivals
  • 11-7 over the total when coming off a win
  • 8-6 over the total when playing at home
  • 17-13 over the number in their last 30 games
  • 4-3 over the total against ranked teams

Cincinnati Bearcats at SMU Mustangs SBG Free Picks

In this situation, SMU is a live dog for College Football Betting Games. Cincinnati’s offense can match the Ponies in this matchup. Most important of all SMU has an underrated defense. More emphatically the Mustangs are playing excellent complementary football. Also, the Bearcats should be rusty after three weeks off.

Bearcats at Mustangs SBG Best Bet: SMU Mustangs.

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