The No. 21 SMU Mustangs (5-1) and the Stanford Cardinal (2-4) play on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Stanford Stadium in a clash of ACC opponents.

The Mustangs are very big favorites (currently -16.5) in their game against the Cardinal, with the over/under at 53.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Mustangs are -794 and the Cardinal are +536.)

Read on for our betting primer for this this game between the Mustangs and the Cardinal, and find all of our expert picks here, too!

SMU vs. Stanford betting lines

• Spread favorite: Mustangs (-16.5)
• Moneyline: Mustangs (-794), Cardinal (+536)
• Total: 53.5 points
• TV Channel: ACCN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

SMU vs. Stanford betting info and stats

SMU is 3-2-0 against the spread in five opportunities so far this season. SMU is winless ATS (0-1) when the favorite by at least 16.5 points. SMU has been named as moneyline favorites three times this season, and has put up a 2-1 record in those outings. Stanford, through six games with a set spread this season, is 2-4-0 against the spread. When Stanford is an underdog of 16.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Stanford has a 1-4 record this year in games it hs played as the moneyline underdog.

SMU vs. Stanford recent stats and trends

SMU Mustangs

• SMU has covered the spread in its last three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• SMU and its opponents have combined to hit the over in all three of those games.
• The last three SMU games averaged 53.3 total points, 0.2 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Stanford Cardinal

• Stanford has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 3-0 overall during its past three contests.
• The final combined score of the last three Stanford games surpassed the set total one time.
• The last three Stanford games averaged 50.8 total points, 2.7 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

SMU vs. Stanford key players

SMU Mustangs

• Kevin Jennings leads SMU with 1,014 yards (169.0 ypg) on 80-of-120 passing with six touchdowns and one interception this season. He also has 262 rushing yards on 44 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
• Brashard Smith has carried the ball 82 times for a team-high 558 yards on the ground and has found the end zone seven times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 14 catches for 138 yards (23.0 per game) and one touchdown in the pass game.
• RJ Maryland’s 304 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 30 times and has collected 22 receptions and three touchdowns.
• Jake Bailey has caught 13 passes for 214 yards (35.7 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Keyshawn Smith has a total of 166 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 12 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Isaiah Smith has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 3.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
• Kobe Wilson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 41 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions.
• Ahmaad Moses has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 22 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

Stanford Cardinal

• Ashton Daniels has been a dual threat for Stanford this season. He has 707 passing yards (141.4 per game) while completing 59.4% of his passes. He’s thrown five touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 294 yards (58.8 ypg) on 64 carries.
• Chris Davis Jr. has piled up 233 yards (on 36 carries).
• Elic Ayomanor has racked up 333 receiving yards on 27 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
• Ismael Cisse has caught 23 passes and compiled 209 receiving yards (34.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Sam Roush’s 17 targets have resulted in 14 grabs for 110 yards and one touchdown.
• David Bailey has 3.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and nine tackles.
• Gaethan Bernadel is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 26 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
• Collin Wright leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 15 tackles and two passes defended.