SMU (1-0) vs Florida A&M (0-1)
November 7, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: SMU -27.5 / Florida A&M +27.5 — Over/Under: 148.5
The Florida A&M Rattlers are visiting the SMU Mustangs on Thursday, November 7th at the Moody Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Florida A&M Rattlers vs. SMU Mustangs Prediction.
SMU Mustangs Preview
The SMU Mustangs are coming off a successful 20-13 season, finishing 6th in the ACC with an 11-7 record. The Mustangs had a strong 14-3 home record but a below-average 5-8 road record. SMU was 14-14-2 against the spread and 13-17 in over/under.
In their season opener on Monday, the Mustangs won Tarleton State at home, 96-62. SMU covered the 14.5-point spread and the game went over the 141.5-point total. The Mustangs’ 96 points scored were 54th in the nation, while their 62 points allowed were 108th. SMU was highly efficient in their shooting, hitting 54% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc.
Six of the Mustangs players scored double digits, led by sophomore guard Kevin Miller with 21 points and a game-high 6 assists. Chuck Harris and Kario Oguendo added 16 points apiece. SMU will take on UNC Greensboro, Butler, and Prairie View A&M following this one.
Florida A&M Rattlers Preview
The Florida A&M Rattlers are coming off a disappointing 6-23 season, finishing 11th in the SWAC with a 4-14 record. The Rattlers had a 4-8 home record and struggled mightily on the road with a 2-14 record. Florida A&M was 12-14-1 against the spread and 11-15-1 in over/under.
In their season opener on Monday, the Rattlers lost on the road to TCU, 59-105. Florida A&M failed to cover the +28-point spread and the game went over the 144.5-point total. The Rattlers’ 59 points scored were just 293rd in the nation, while their 105 points allowed were 328th. SMU was extremely efficient in shooting the ball, with 54% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc. The Rattlers struggled with their shooting, hitting just 33% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc.
Only one Florida A&M player managed to reach double digits in scoring, Sterling Young with 16.
Why the SMU Mustangs will win
- Florida A&M has lost 19 of its last 20 road night games against non-conference opponents.
- SMU has won each of its last six night games at Moody Coliseum (Dallas).
- Florida A&M has lost the first half in 13 of its last 14 road night games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Florida A&M Rattlers will win
- SMU has lost six of its last eight games.
Florida A&M vs SMU Prediction
In this Florida A&M Rattlers vs. SMU Mustangs Prediction, SMU is coming as a huge 27.5-point home favorite. SMU is projected to be a strong #43 this season, while Florida A&M is projected as the fourth-worse team in the nation. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, as SMU won by 34 points and Florida A&M lost by 46. The difference in quality is significant, and Florida A&M has no edge against their superior opponents. I expect a lopsided game in favor of SMU, so I’m laying the points with the home team.