TCU vs. SMU Game Odds
No. 4 TCU plays its first true road game of the 2010 College Football Season in Week 4 as the Horned Frogs take on SMU.
Game Preview:
This game between TCU and SMU is played for the Iron Skillet. The Horned Frogs have won the last three meetings and 9 of the last 10 games overall.
TCU is 3-0 on the year, winning each game by at least nine points. The Horned Frogs are coming off a 45-10 win over Baylor last week. TCU is allowing just 12.7 points and 222.7 yards per-game on defense. On offense, TCU has been led by Andy Dalton, who has thrown for 624 yards and four touchdowns while Ed Wesley has rushed for 384 yards and four touchdowns.
SMU is 2-1 on the year with the lone loss coming against Texas Tech. The Mustangs have wins over UAB and Washington State on the season. SMU is giving up 21 points per-game offensively and has allowed 796 passing yards in three games. On offense, Kyle Padron has thrown for 643 yards and eight touchdowns to lead SMU while Aldrick Robinson has 11 receptions for 212 yards and three scores.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
TCU opened the week with point spread odds of -17.5 according to oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com. The odds moved to -18.5, but have dropped back down to -17.5 The over/under started at 55 and has climbed up to 55.5.
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Game Information:
No. 4 TCU (3-0) at SMU (2-1)
Kickoff: 8PM ET
TV: ESPN
Location: Dallas, Tex.
Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Opening Odds: TCU -17.5
Current Odds: TCU -17.5
Over/Under Open: 55
Over/Under Current: 55.5
Projected Weather by Game Time: Scattered Storms, 30% chance of rain
TCU is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win
TCU
[SS] 09/20/2010 – Tyler Luttrell is downgraded to doubtful Friday vs. SMU ( Hamstring )
SMU
[DB] 09/21/2010 – Sterling Moore is upgraded to probable Friday vs. TCU ( Knee )
[WR] 08/17/2010 – Terrance Wilkerson out for season ( Academics )
[CB] 08/19/2010 – Keivon Gamble out for season ( Academics )
[G] 08/17/2010 – Josh LeRibeus out for season ( Academics )
[WR] 08/19/2010 – Cole Loftin out indefinitely ( Knee )
[CB] 08/19/2010 – JR McConico out for season ( Academics )
[WR] 08/19/2010 – Deonte McDade out for season ( Academics )
Current public betting information shows that 80% (7,078) of the bets are going on TCU minus the points.