SMU vs. Southern Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Nov. 2

The SMU Mustangs (0-0) host the Southern Jaguars (0-0) at Moody Coliseum, starting at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 2, 2026. The Mustangs are 27-point favorites in the game. The matchup's point total is set at 154.5.

SMU went 20-14 a season ago. Last season, Southern finished 17-17 in the season.

SMU vs. Southern Odds and Game Time

• When: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas
• Spread favorite: SMU -27
• Over/Under: 154.5 points

How to watch SMU vs. Southern

• TV Channel: ACC Network Extra
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Betting the Over/Under: SMU vs. Southern

• SMU's games finished over 154.5 points scored, its current matchup's total, 26 times (out of 34) last year.
• A total of 14 Southern's games last season (out of 31) had more than 154.5 total points scored.
• The two teams averaged a combined 9.2 more points per game (163.7) a season ago than this matchup's over/under of 154.5 points.
• The Mustangs and the Jaguars saw their opponents average a combined 1.3 more points per game last season than the point total of 154.5 set in this game.
• SMU's average point total in matchups last year was 162.0, 7.5 points higher than the over/under in this game.
• The average total in Southern's games in 2025 was 3.1 more points than the point total of 154.5 for this outing.

Betting the Spread: SMU vs. Southern

• SMU went 15-18-1 ATS last season.
• The Mustangs covered the spread when playing as at least 27-point favorites in their only opportunity last season.
• Southern compiled a 13-18-0 ATS record last year.
• The Jaguars did not cover the spread when an underdog by 27 points or more last year (in three opportunities).
• SMU was 8-10 against the spread, and 15-3 overall, at home last year.
• At home last season, SMU was unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 27-point favorite or more.
• Southern was 7-12 overall, and 9-10 against the spread, away from home last season.