This is a 10* AAC TOM on the OVER SMU/ECU.

I'm expecting a shootout here between two hungry conference rivals on Thursday night.

SMU is 3-2 and ECU is 1-4.

SMU's two losses were both road games vs. tough teams. The Mustangs will be looking to keep the foot on the gas here though as they look to improve their bowl chances. SMU hasn't played since September 30th vs. Charlotte, going on to win 34-16, led by QB Preston Stone with 135 yards passing and two TD's. But Jaylan Knight stole the show offensively with 150 yards rushing and two rushing TDs as well.

ECU has faced some stiff competition, falling to Michigan, Marshall and Appalachian State. But then they also fell to Rice 24-17 last week, giving up points in every quarter.

I just see this being a completely wide-open offensive affair here. Both teams have been playing to several lower-scoring games of late, but the overall situation, in my opinion, finally points to this total flying OVER the number sooner, rather than later.

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Good luck, NP