BYU vs. SMU Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread: 2024 College Football Week 2 Picks from Proven Model

The Week 2 schedule of college football begins on Friday when the BYU Cougars and the SMU Mustangs face off at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Last season, the Cougars struggled on the road, posting a 1-5 record. On the other hand, SMU defended its home court, posting a 6-0 record. These schools met in the 2022 New Mexico Bowl. BYU narrowly defeated SMU 24-23.

Kickoff at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Mustangs are a 13-point favorite in the latest BYU vs. SMU odds, according to SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 55.5, up from 52.5 at the start. Before you place any SMU vs. BYU bets, you need to check out the college football predictions and betting tips from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has produced a staggering profit of well over $2,000 for $100 bettors on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Everyone who has followed it has made huge profits.

Now the model has settled on BYU vs. SMU and just announced its coveted picks and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds and betting trends for SMU vs. BYU:

• BYU vs. SMU spread: Mustangs -13
• BYU vs. SMU over/under: 55.5 points
• BYU vs. SMU Money Line: Mustangs -488, Cougars +366
• BYU: BYU has reached the 1H moneyline in four of the last nine games
• SMU: SMU has reached the 1H Under in 10 of the last 13 games
• BYU vs. SMU Tips: See Tips Here

Why SMU can cover

Junior tight end RJ Maryland is an athletic playmaker for this offense. The Texas native loves to attack the gaps and is dangerous with the ball in his hands. In 2024, he has nine catches for 173 yards and one touchdown. During his SMU career, Maryland has 71 catches for 987 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Safety Isaiah Nwokobia provides SMU with an instinctive and alert defender in the secondary. Nwokobia attacks downhill and is a willing tackler who is impressively alert in coverage. After two games, the Texas native leads the team with 14 total tackles. Junior defensive end Isaiah Smith generates pressure and creates chaos in the backfield. The Washington native has totaled 41 stops and 10 sacks in his SMU career so far. See who to bet on at SportsLine.

Why BYU can cover

The Cougars want to keep the ground attack going. In the season-opening win, BYU had 179 rushing yards and two rushing scores. Sophomore running back LJ Martin is a determined runner who has the strength to force his way through defenders. The Texas native had the team's most rushing yards with 67, 5.2 yards per carry and one touchdown.

Senior running back Hinckley Ropati is an additional force in the backfield. Ropati is stout and wears down defenses with his 220-pound frame. The California native finished his last game with 57 yards and a touchdown. As a pass catcher, junior receiver Keelan Marion stretches the field and tracks the deep ball well. He had three catches for 61 yards in the season opener. See who to bet on at SportsLine.

How to make your selection for SMU or BYU

SportsLine's model is trending toward the totals at 69. It also says one side of the range will hit nearly 70% of the time. You can see the model's picks at SportsLine.

So who will win BYU vs. SMU and which side of the spread will come in almost 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you should jump on using the advanced model that has gained well over $2,000 in top-rated spread picks since its inception and find out.