This is a 10* BIG TIGER on SMU.

While we won't be so bold as to predict the outright upset, we will in the end recommend grabbing as many points as you can as we expect the home side to keep this one a lot closer than what the oddsmakers are leading us to believe. SMU won't be playing in a bowl this year, but it will still be looking to score an upset here at home vs. a ranked opponent. Temple is ranked in the 90's in both rushing and passing yards per game. Sure, the Mustangs are ranked 124th nationally on the defensive side of the ball, but there's no question that the unit catches a big break today vs. the underwhelming Owls offensive unit. SMU will have to play with passion to keep this one close, Temple is an all around better team, but the conditions are now right for that to happen. Also note that the Owls are just 5-6 ATS their last 11 as a favorite, while SMU is 7-6 ATS in its last 13 off a loss vs. a conference rival and 10-9 ATS in its last 19 vs. conference opponents. Play on the MUSTANGS.

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