The NCAA college football betting menu features a clash between Navy and Southern Methodist on Saturday, with the host Midshipmen trying to win both for fans supporting them and bettors backing them.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Navy Midshipmen sat as -20-point favorite, according to Sportsbook. The total had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 32-14 win for the Midshipmen. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Navy Midshipmen Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Navy Midshipmen currently sport a record of 7-1, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 6-2 ATS. The Southern Methodist Mustangs are 1-8 and 4-5 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Navy Midshipmen post a 4-4 over under record this season, while the Southern Methodist Mustangs have gone 6-3 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Navy vs Southern Methodist injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Navy Midshipmen at No. 39 and the Southern Methodist Mustangs at No. 106 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Navy's No. 33-ranked offense, averaging 35.38 PPG, against a Southern Methodist defense that ranks No. 125 this week at 45.44 PPG. The Navy aerial game is averaging 68.25 yards per game, less than the Southern Methodist Mustangs secondary allows through the air, 265.67 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Southern Methodist Mustangs feature the league's No. 115-rated road run defense, allowing 245 yards per game. Navy, meanwhile, ranks No. 6 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Matt Davis ran through the Temple defense for 102 yards in Southern Methodist's last game, but the Mustangs still lost a 60-40 decision at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
Chris Swain tore up the turf for 108 rushing yards in the latest Midshipmen game, a 45-20 win over the Tigers at Liberty Bowl.
- Southern Methodist is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Southern Methodist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southern Methodist's last 7 games
- Southern Methodist is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Navy is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
- Navy is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Navy's last 6 games
- Navy is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Methodist home to Tulane, Saturday, November 21st
Navy at Tulsa, Saturday, November 21st
