The No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-2) host the No. 12 SMU Mustangs (11-2) at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Kickoff is at 12 p.m. ET, and Penn State is an 8.5 favorite.
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Penn State vs. SMU Matchup Info
- Game date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Game time: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Beaver Stadium
- TV channel: TNT
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Penn State vs. SMU Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Nittany Lions (-8.5)
- Moneyline: Nittany Lions (-323), Mustangs (+254)
- Total: 52.5 points
Pick ATS:SMU (+8.5)
- Pick OU: Over (52.5)
- Prediction: Penn State 28, SMU 26
Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.
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Penn State vs. SMU Betting Records and Insights
- Penn State has covered six times in 13 matchups with a spread this season.
- SMU has compiled a 7-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Nittany Lions have been favored by 8.5 points or more eight times this season, and covered the spread in four of those matchups.
- Penn State and its opponent have combined to go over the point total six out of 13 times this season.
- In 2024, seven SMU games have gone over the point total.