Mustangs vs. Cardinal
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October 19, 2024

The SMU Mustangs (5-1) head to California to face the Stanford Cardinal (2-4) on October 19, 2024, at Stanford Stadium. SMU is heavily favored, with a 16-point spread, and both teams will be looking to boost their standings in the ACC. SMU enters with significant momentum, while Stanford seeks to turn their season around.

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GAME INFO

Date: Oct 19, 2024

Start Time: 8:00 PM EST​

Venue: Stanford Stadium​

Cardinal Record: (2-4)

Mustangs Record: (5-1)

OPENING ODDS

SMU Moneyline: -699

STNFRD Moneyline: +487

SMU Spread: -16

STNFRD Spread: +16.0

Over/Under: 53.5

SMU
Betting Trends

  • SMU has been a force ATS, covering in their last six October games and posting a strong 5-1 ATS record in their last seven contests. They’ve consistently performed well on the road, particularly in October.

STNFRD
Betting Trends

  • Stanford has struggled ATS, covering in just 1 of their last 5 games and going 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. Despite their difficulties, they’ve managed to keep the total under in four of their last five games.

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • SMU has seen the over hit in four of their last five October games, while Stanford has consistently played in low-scoring games, with the under hitting in four of their last five contests.

SMU vs. STNFRD
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SMU vs Stanford AI Prediction:
Free CFB Betting Insights for 10/19/24

On October 19, 2024, SMU and Stanford meet in a cross-ACC clash that will showcase two teams heading in different directions. SMU, ranked No. 25, enters the game with a 5-1 record and riding high on the back of a potent offense led by quarterback Preston Stone, who has thrown for over 1,800 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. The Mustangs’ fast-paced offense, which averages nearly 38 points per game, has been a nightmare for opponents. SMU has excelled at stretching the field with a talented receiving corps, while running back LJ Johnson Jr. adds balance with over 600 rushing yards. Stanford, on the other hand, has had a tough season, sitting at 2-4. Their offense, led by quarterback Ashton Daniels, has struggled to find consistency, averaging just 20 points per game. Running back E.J.

Smith has been a bright spot, rushing for nearly 500 yards, but Stanford’s inability to convert in the red zone has been a major issue. Defensively, the Cardinal has shown some resilience, allowing 25 points per game, but they’ve struggled against high-powered offenses like SMU’s. Stanford’s best chance at success lies in controlling the clock and limiting turnovers, while their defense will need to step up to slow down SMU’s explosive attack. SMU, meanwhile, will look to keep their offensive rhythm and exploit Stanford’s defensive lapses. The Mustangs are heavy favorites, but Stanford’s ability to grind out close games could make things interesting if they can keep it close into the fourth quarter.

Mustangs AI Preview

SMU has enjoyed a strong start to the 2024 season, boasting a 5-1 record and sitting comfortably in the ACC standings. Quarterback Preston Stone has been the catalyst for SMU’s success, throwing for 1,876 yards and 16 touchdowns. His connection with wide receiver Jordan Hudson, who has racked up over 600 receiving yards, has been critical to the Mustangs’ high-octane offense. SMU’s offense thrives on balance, with running back LJ Johnson Jr. adding 608 rushing yards to complement the passing attack. Defensively, SMU has been solid, allowing 23 points per game. The Mustangs’ defense has been opportunistic, forcing turnovers in key situations, which has helped them control games. Against Stanford, SMU’s goal will be to keep their offensive rhythm while putting pressure on Ashton Daniels and the Cardinal’s inconsistent offense. SMU has been excellent ATS, covering in six of their last seven games, and they’ll look to continue that trend against Stanford. For SMU, the key to victory will be continuing to execute on offense and avoiding costly mistakes. If the Mustangs can maintain their offensive production and limit Stanford’s ground game, they should be in good position to secure another road win and improve to 6-1 on the season.

The SMU Mustangs (5-1) head to California to face the Stanford Cardinal (2-4) on October 19, 2024, at Stanford Stadium. SMU is heavily favored, with a 16-point spread, and both teams will be looking to boost their standings in the ACC. SMU enters with significant momentum, while Stanford seeks to turn their season around. SMU vs Stanford AI Prediction: Free CFB Betting Insights for Oct 19. Credit USA TODAY/IMAGN

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Cardinal AI Preview

The Stanford Cardinal have faced a tough 2024 season, entering this game with a 2-4 record and seeking to regain some footing in the ACC. Stanford’s offense has struggled to find consistency, with quarterback Ashton Daniels at the helm. Daniels has thrown for over 1,200 yards, but his touchdown-to-interception ratio has been a concern. Running back E.J. Smith has been one of the few bright spots for Stanford, providing much-needed balance with 497 rushing yards. Defensively, Stanford has been solid, allowing 25 points per game. Linebacker Tristan Sinclair has been a standout, leading the team in tackles, while the secondary has done well in limiting big plays. However, against an SMU offense that averages 38 points per game, Stanford’s defense will need to be at its best. Stanford has struggled at home, going 1-9 in their last 10 games at Stanford Stadium, a trend they will need to reverse if they hope to compete with SMU.

Mustangs vs. Cardinal FREE Prop Pick

AI algorithm Remi is pouring through loads of datapoints on each team. In fact, anytime the Mustangs and Cardinal play there’s always several intriguing observations to key in on. Not to mention games played at Stanford Stadium in Oct almost always follow normal, predictable betting trends.

Remi's searched hard and is crunching tons of data, but hasn't found a good Prop Bet yet for this game.

SMU vs. Stanford CFB AI Pick

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Remi, our AI sports wizard, has been pouring over exorbitant amounts of data from every past game between the Mustangs and Cardinal and using recursive machine learning and impressive AI to boil down the data to a single cover probability.

Oddly enough, we’ve seen the AI has been most keyed in on the unproportionally assigned emphasis human bettors regularly put on SMU’s strength factors between a Mustangs team going up against a possibly strong Cardinal team. Trends look to say the true game analytics might reflect a strong lean against one Vegas line specifically.

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