Southern Methodist vs Memphis Picks and Prediction – 11/18/2023

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Last Updated: 11/12/2023 at 8:03 PM ET

SMU at Memphis 11/18/23 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 11/18/2023, 5:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: N/A

The SMU Mustangs visit Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday to play the Memphis Tigers. The SMU Mustangs improved to 8-2 overall and an American Athletic Conference leading 6-0 following a 45-21 victory over North Texas on Friday night. SMU gained 552 yards of total offense and held North Texas to 372 yards of total offense. Make sure you stay up to date with all the college football action, with our college football picks.

SMU quarterback Preston Stone has thrown for 2,589 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions. Jaylan Knighton is the leading rusher with 640 yards and five touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Jake Bailey with 414 yards. On defense, linebacker Kobe Wilson is the leading tackler with 53. SMU has made 35 quarterback sacks and 9 interceptions

The Memphis Tigers improved to 8-2 overall and 5-1 in American Athletic Conference play following its 44-38 victory over the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday night. Seth Henigan threw a pair of touchdown passes while Blake Watson rushed for two touchdowns. The Memphis defense had a 60-yard pick-6 by Chandler Martin. Memphis gained 430 yards of total offense but committed four turnovers in the win.

Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan has thrown for 2,864 yards with 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The leading rusher is Blake Watson with 909 yards and 12 touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Roc Taylor with 779 yards and four touchdown receptions. On defense, linebacker Chandler Martin is the leading tackler with 76. Memphis has 19 quarterback sacks and 10 interceptions.

Southern Methodist vs Memphis Prediction

Southern Methodist vs Memphis Pick Analysis

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This matchup has all the signs of a high scoring shootout as both SMU and Memphis have potent offenses. The OVER has cashed in seven of Memphis’ last eight. SMU is scoring an average of 40.5 points per game which is seventh best in the nation, while Memphis is also scoring its share of points at a rate of 39.7 points per game which is the 9th best in the country. Final Score Prediction, SMU Mustangs win but our best play is OVER 40-35.

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