Louisiana Tech vs Southern Methodist Picks and Prediction – 9/2/2023

By: Thomas Pemberton |

Last Updated: 08/27/2023 at 7:25 PM ET

Louisiana Tech at SMU 09/02/23 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 9/2/2023, 4:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: SMU -20.5 (-900); O/U 65.5

The SMU Mustangs open up their season with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in town. SMU finished last season with a 7-6 record. SMU lost to both Cincinnati and Tulane last season, who were their only top 25 opponents. The Bulldogs made a bowl appearance in the New Mexico Bowl where they lost to BYU by one point. See all of the week 1 college football previews.

Rhett Lashlee makes his appearance for his 2nd season as the head coach of the SMU Mustangs. SMU will start Preston Stone in the quarterback position. Stone will have a solid duo of running backs behind him which should open up the field for him. SMU heads into their first game of the season as almost a three touchdown favorite. 

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat Florida International 22-17 in Week 0 of the season. QB Hank Bachmeier threw for 333 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Wide receiver Smoke Harris led the way with 11 catches. Harris had a touchdown and 155 reception yards. 

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs recorded two sacks in their win against Florida International last week. Cecil Singleton also grabbed an interception. The Bulldogs won just three games last season. Louisiana tech ended their 2022 season winning just one of their last seven games. 

Louisiana Tech vs Southern Methodist Prediction

Louisiana Tech vs Southern Methodist Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for vs

Louisiana Tech

The Bulldogs are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The Bulldogs ahve went over in 13 out of the last 17.

Southern Methodist

SMU is 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games.
SMU is 4-2 in their last 6 games.

Our Free NCAA FOOTBALL Pick for vs

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +20.5

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have an advantage with having a game under their belt already. SMU has a lot of changes this season and are heavy favorites at home to start the season. SMU may pull out a win at home but the SMU Mustangs will keep this game closer than the line says. Take those free points. Final Score Prediction, SMU Mustangs win but the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs cover ATS 24-21.