The No. 22 Louisville Cardinals (3-1) will have their 25th-ranked scoring defense on display versus the SMU Mustangs (4-1) and the No. 13 scoring offense in the nation, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The Cardinals are favored by 7 points. The over/under in this outing is 56 points.
Louisville vs. SMU Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Cardinals (-7)
Moneyline: Cardinals (-258), Mustangs (+210)
Total: 56 points
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How to Watch Louisville vs. SMU
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Louisville 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
297.0 (1188) |
22 |
Rush yards |
178.5 (714) |
57 |
Points scored |
41.5 (166) |
34 |
Pass yards against |
176.8 (707) |
34 |
Rush yards against |
94.8 (379) |
22 |
Points allowed |
16.0 (64) |
25 |
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Louisville 2024 Betting Info
The Cardinals have covered twice in three matchups with a spread this season.
Louisville is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
So far this season, two Cardinals games have gone over the point total.
The Cardinals’ average point total in outings this year is 52.7, 3.3 points less than the over/under in this game.
Louisville Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
52.7 |
56.0 |
46.0 |
Implied Total AVG |
33.7 |
37.5 |
26.0 |
ATS Record |
2-1-0 |
2-0-0 |
0-1-0 |
Over/Under Record |
2-1-0 |
1-1-0 |
1-0-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
2-0 |
2-0 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-1 |
0-0 |
0-1 |
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Louisville’s Offense vs. SMU’s Defense (2024)
The 297.0 passing yards per game Louisville averages ranks 22nd in the FBS, while the 222.4 SMU gives up ranks 82nd in college football.
The Cardinals’ passing attack averages 9.2 yards per pass attempt (16th in the FBS). The Mustangs give up 6.8 per pass (64th in college football).
Louisville’s 178.5 rushing yards per game is good for 57th in the FBS. SMU’s defense gives up 88.8 on the ground (15th in college football).
SMU 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
213.8 (1069) |
84 |
Rush yards |
205.6 (1028) |
27 |
Points scored |
42.2 (211) |
8 |
Pass yards against |
222.4 (1112) |
82 |
Rush yards against |
88.8 (444) |
15 |
Points allowed |
21.4 (107) |
51 |
SMU 2024 Betting Info
The Mustangs have posted two wins against the spread this season.
Louisville is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
Two Mustangs games (out of four) have hit the over this season.
The average over/under the Cardinals have had set in matchups this season is 3.3 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
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SMU Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
56.8 |
57.3 |
56.4 |
Implied Total AVG |
36.2 |
39.2 |
34.4 |
ATS Record |
7-6-0 |
4-1-0 |
3-5-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-8-0 |
2-3-0 |
3-5-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
9-1 |
5-0 |
4-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-2 |
0-0 |
1-2 |
SMU’s Offense vs. Louisville’s Defense (2024)
The Mustangs rank 65th in the FBS averaging 4.7 yards per carry. The Cardinals give up 2.8 per rushing attempt (ninth in college football).
Louisville allows opponents to score on 75.0% of their red-zone trips (33rd in college football). SMU’s offense has an 81.8% red-zone percentage (85th).
The Mustangs’ 213.8 passing yards per game ranks 84th in the FBS. The Cardinals’ defense gives up 176.8 through the air (34th in college football).
The Mustangs’ offense is 55th in college football averaging 419.4 yards per game, while Louisville ranks 17th in yards allowed (271.5).
Louisville vs. SMU Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Louisville vs. SMU sees the Cardinals (-258 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we pick the over at 56 points.