The SMU Mustangs (8-2, 6-0 AAC) and Memphis Tigers (8-2, 5-1) meet Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Bowl in Memphis. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the SMU vs. Memphis odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
SMU enters what is potentially a play-in game for the AAC Championship Game with a 6-game winning streak, while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 contests.
The Mustangs have found their sea legs on offense after a slow start, going for 31 or more points in 6 consecutive outings. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 outings.
Memphis has a shot at playing for the conference title, but a loss would eliminate it from contention. The Tigers have gone back to the combination which has worked well for them over the past few years.