Mustangs visit Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Week 6 College Football Betting Clash

The SMU Mustangs will be looking to pick up a win and cover the spread when they take on the Golden Hurricane in Tulsa at Chapman Stadium on Friday in Week 6 action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those siding with the visitors in this one saw the $SMU Mustangs listed as 11-point underdogs earlier this week at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under betting line was unavailable earlier in the week, but posted shortly at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 39-22 victory for the Golden Hurricane. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

SMU Mustangs vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane sit at 3-1 (2-2 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the SMU Mustangs are currently 2-3 (3-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Tulsa is 2-2 OU, and SMU is 1-4 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tulsa vs SMU injuries news.

The game pits the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, currently No. 78 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the SMU Mustangs, who rate No. 116 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Tulsa Golden Hurricane No. 35-ranked offense (38.5 PPG) against a SMU Mustangs defense that ranks No. 88 at 30.6 PPG. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane passing attack has averaged 241.25 yards per game, less than the SMU Mustangs give up through the air (266.2 YPG on average).

In comparing defenses, the SMU Mustangs own the league's No. 80-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 200.67 yards per game when on the road. Tulsa, on the other hand, rates No. 46 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

SMU didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Owls as Temple blasted them 45-20 in Week 5 action.

In their last game, Tulsa got a 252-yard performance from D'Angelo Brewer as a key part of its 48-41 win over Fresno State.

Betting Trends
  • Southern Methodist is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Southern Methodist's last 6 games
  • Southern Methodist is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Southern Methodist is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
  • Tulsa is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Tulsa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games
  • Tulsa is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

SMU home to Houston, Saturday, October 22nd
Tulsa at Houston, Saturday, October 15th

Back to Top