ACC foes meet when the No. 22 SMU Mustangs (6-1) and the Duke Blue Devils (6-1) play on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.

The Mustangs are double-digit favorites (currently -11.5) in their game versus the Blue Devils, with the over/under being 49 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Mustangs are -444 and the Blue Devils are +336.)

Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this contest between the Mustangs and the Blue Devils, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

SMU vs. Duke betting lines

• Spread favorite: Mustangs (-11.5)
• Moneyline: Mustangs (-444), Blue Devils (+336)
• Total: 49 points
• TV Channel: ACCN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

SMU vs. Duke betting info and stats

SMU has four wins against the spread in six opportunities this season (4-2-0). SMU is 1-2 ATS when the favorite by at least 11.5 points. SMU has been named the moneyline favorite four times this season, and has put together a 3-1 record in those contests. Duke is 3-1-2 against the spread through six opportunities so far this season. Duke’s record in games it’ve played as the underdog this year is 2-1.

SMU vs. Duke recent stats and trends

SMU Mustangs

• SMU has covered the spread in its last three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• The last three SMU games averaged 51.3 total points, 2.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Duke Blue Devils

• Duke is 1-0-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of each of the last three Duke games fell short of the set point total.
• The last three Duke games averaged 50.3 total points, 1.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

SMU vs. Duke key players

SMU Mustangs

• Kevin Jennings has been a dual threat for SMU so far this season. He has 1,336 passing yards, completing 66% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 280 yards (40.0 ypg) on 54 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• Brashard Smith has carried the ball 90 times for a team-high 625 yards on the ground and has found the end zone seven times. He’s also tacked on 15 catches for 147 yards (21.0 per game) and one touchdown in the pass game.
• RJ Maryland has hauled in 24 catches for 359 yards (51.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
• Jake Bailey has caught 17 passes for 260 yards (37.1 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Keyshawn Smith has a total of 242 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 16 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
• Isaiah Smith has 4.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
• Kobe Wilson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 45 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions.
• Ahmaad Moses leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 28 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

Duke Blue Devils

• Maalik Murphy has racked up 1,500 yards (214.3 yards per game) while completing 59.1% of his passes and collecting 14 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
• Star Thomas has rushed 134 times for 616 yards, with four touchdowns. He’s also tacked on eight catches for 93 yards and one touchdown.
• Peyton Jones has totaled 193 yards on 48 carries with two touchdowns.
• Jordan Moore paces his team with 453 receiving yards on 31 catches with three touchdowns.
• Eli Pancol has 25 receptions (on 40 targets) for a total of 308 yards (44.0 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
• Sahmir Hagans’ 20 grabs (on 32 targets) have netted him 194 yards (27.7 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Alex Howard, the team’s leader in tackles and sacks, has racked up 5.0 sacks, 6.0 TFL and 34 tackles.
• Terry Moore leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 19 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.