Coach Rhett Lashlee was hired by the SMU Mustangs to replace Sonny Dykes. Sonny moved across town to the TCU Horned Frogs. Dykes led SMU to its most successful era since the Pony Express days of the early 1980s. But Lashlee was a successful offensive coordinator with the Miami Hurricanes. Thus, he was seen as a good College Football odds fit. So far, Lashlee has struggled to keep his head above water. Fans and gamblers are losing patience fast. The Mustangs no longer look like the lethal offensive machine that they were under Dykes.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. SMU Mustangs NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 22, 2022, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Gerald J Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texa |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Cincinnati | -3 (-110) | 62½ (-110) | -160 |  |
| SMU | +3 (-110) | 62½ (-110) | +135 | |
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Cincinnati at SMU SBG Odds Overview
Gamblers will bring a majority of online wagering support to the Cincinnati Bearcats. Coach Luke Fickell is gaining respect as a coach that has built UC into a national power. Most importantly, Fickell’s recruiting helps Cincinnati reload instead of rebuild. SMU has not been a name-brand program in 40 years. And Lashlee is doing nothing to change that perception.
Cincinnati Bearcats Team Overview
Last game, the Cincinnati Bearcats won 28-24 against the USF Bulls as 26.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 59. Cincinnati has a record of 5-1 straight up, 2-3-1 against the spread, and 3-3 over/under the total. Cincinnati ranks 47th for total offense, 33rd for passing, 64th for rushing, and 23rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 19th overall, 20th against the pass, 45th against the rush, and 30th for points allowed. Also, Cincinnati ranks 74th for fewest turnovers lost and 55th for takeaways.
Charles McClelland rushed for a career-high 179 yards and two touchdowns. Including the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, as No. 24 Cincinnati held off South Florida. McClelland’s 35-yard touchdown run with 9:24 remaining put the Bearcats ahead to stay. Hence, helping them extend the nation’s second-longest home winning streak to 30 games. Only Clemson’s 37-game streak is longer.
Cincinnati has won 18 consecutive games against American Athletic Conference opponents. Further, Cincinnati has won five straight against the Bulls. USF dropped to 0-9 versus Top-25 opponents under Scott.
SMU Mustangs Team Overview
Last game, the SMU Mustangs won 40-34 against the Navy Midshipmen as 12.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 59. SMU has a record of 3-3 straight up, 1-5 against the spread, and 2-4 over/under the total. SMU ranks 15th for total offense, 4th for passing, 83rd for rushing, and 32nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 110th overall, 60th against the pass, 124th against the rush, and 91st for points allowed. Also, SMU ranks 99th for fewest turnovers lost and 91st for takeaways.
Tanner Mordecai passed for 336 yards and three touchdowns. Further, he rushed for 74 yards and a score to help SMU beat Navy. All four of Mordecai’s touchdowns went for 20-plus yards. Mordecai raced up the middle for a 60-yard touchdown run to begin SMU’s 20-point scoring run in the third quarter. Also, Mordecai had a short pass to Jordan Kerley, who used two good blocks to race for a 33-yard touchdown.
Cincinnati at SMU SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, SMU has dropped a notch because of its coaching transition. Cincinnati brings more College Football odds ability and value.
Cincinnati at SMU SBG Best Bet: Cincinnati Bearcats.