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New Mexico Bowl: S Methodist vs. BYU: Recap

Saturday Dec 17, 2022 7:30 pm - Albuquerque, NM (Neutral Site)
Odds: Southern Methodist by 4.5, Total Points: 65

Matchup Menu: SMU @ BYU

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Game Winner Pick Confidence Projection
S Methodist SMU 68.0%
BYU 32.0%
ATS Pick Confidence Projection
SMU -4.5 SMU 53.5%
BYU 46.5%
Totals Pick Confidence Projection
Under 65.0 Over 44.0%
Under 56.0%
Money Line Value Pick Confidence Projection
SMU -182 SMU +3.4%
BYU -6.1%
Final Score Projection Likely Score Vegas Implied Actual
SMU 34.2 34 34.8 23
BYU 28.1 28 30.2 24

Offensive Stat Comparison

Stat SMU BYU
Yards/Play 5.9 6.4
Points/Play 0.458 0.467
Rush Play % 48.18% 51.45%
Pass Play % 51.82% 48.55%
Completion % 65.20% 65.55%
3D Conv % 47.12% 44.52%
RZ Scoring % 91.07% 78.05%

Defensive Stat Comparison

Stat SMU BYU
Opp Yards/Play 6.1 5.8
Opp Points/Play 0.485 0.422
Opp Completion % 58.47% 69.47%
Opp 3D Conv % 40.70% 48.15%
Opp RZ Scoring % 83.67% 87.72%