Last Updated on December 17, 2022 1:22 pm by Anthony Rome
New Mexico Bowl Prediction & Odds
BYU opened as a 1.5-point favorite against SMU in the New Mexico Bowl at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday night, but now the Cougars are 4-point underdogs.
Is it wise to follow the line movement and back the Mustangs?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
210 SMU Mustangs (-4) at 208 BYU Cougars (+4); o/u 64.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 17, 2022
University Stadium (Albuquerque), New Mexico
SMU vs. BYU Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 62% of bets are on BYU. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
SMU Mustangs Game Notes
Rashee Rice will not play in SMU’s matchup with BYU at the New Mexico Bowl due to a broken toe, Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports. Rice has apparently been playing through a broken toe since Sep. 24. He will now focus his sights on his recovery and preparing for the Senior Bowl. The receiver will end his senior season with 1,355 yards and 10 touchdowns on 96 receptions.
BYU Cougars Game Notes
BYU coach Kalani Sitake said Puka Nacua is dealing with nagging injuries and isn’t a sure thing to play in Saturday’s game against SMU, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. If Nacua is unable to play Saturday, Keanu Hill and Chase Roberts are candidates to see extra targets. Nacua finished the 2022 regular season with 48 catches for 625 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 25 rushes for 209 yards and five touchdowns in nine games.
SMU vs. BYU Betting Trends
Under is 5-1 in Mustangs last 6 Bowl games
Under is 5-2 in Mustangs last 7 games following a straight up win
Over is 7-1 in Cougars last 8 non-conference games
Over is 10-4 in Cougars last 14 games overall
Over is 5-2 in Cougars last 7 bowl games
SMU vs. BYU Betting Prediction
The Mustangs are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games against Independent programs, are 2-5 against the number in their last seven games versus an opponent with a winning record and have dropped six of their last seven games at the betting window in their last seven games coming off an ATS loss. The Cougars are 5-0 against the spread in their last five games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game and are 4-1 ATS in their last five games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
NEW MEXICO BOWL PREDICTION: BYU COUGARS +4