The set-up: This is a home game for the Owls, as this game is being played at FAU Stadium. SMU is enoying just its sixth ten win season in its 102 year history. The Mustangs won eight in a row before a blowout loss to Memphis, followed by a 35-28 setback to Navy. The Mustangs are averaging 43.2 PPG and allowing 31.8. However with the extended time off, I think that QB Shane Buechele's chemistry will be "off" to begin. FAU is stingy as well and it comes in on a six-game win streak after beating UAB 49-6 in the Conference USA Championship Game. The Owls average 2.5 takeaways per game and a +1.6 turnover margin per contest.

The pick: Additionally note that SMU has in fact seen the total go under the number in its last five as a road favorite in the 3.5 to seven points range, while FAU has seen the total dip under in 14 of its last 20 at home, including in five of seven this season. This number is a tad high in my opinion.

8* play on the UNDER SMU/FAU.