Southern Methodist will look to improve on its 1-1 record this week when they host Northwestern State in Week 3 action at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday.

The Demons will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 1-0 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Mustangs are 0-2 ATS. Northwestern State is 0-1 against the total, while Southern Methodist is 1-1 versus the number.



View Northwestern State vs Southern Methodist Odds and Stats.







How They Match Up:




Last time out for Northwestern State, they were a 49-3 loser as they battled LSU on the road. Northwestern State covered in the match as a 48-point underdog, while 52 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Southern Methodist won its last outing, a 28-17 result against Texas El Paso on September 10. Southern Methodist failed to cover in that game as a 20-point favorite, while the 45 combined points took the game UNDER the total.


Southern Methodist Mustangs Trends:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

A few Demons at Mustangs trends to consider:
Northwestern State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Northwestern State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Methodist's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Methodist's last 8 games
Southern Methodist is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Southern Methodist is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games


Next up:
Southern Methodist at Memphis, Saturday, September 24