
SMU vs. Syracuse Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 4, 2025
Updated Oct. 4, 2025 3:04 p.m. ET
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The Syracuse Orange (3-2) are 17.5-point underdogs in a road ACC matchup with the SMU Mustangs (2-2) on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The contest has an over/under of 57.5.
Against the TCU Horned Frogs in their last game, the Mustangs lost 35-24. The Orange lost against the Duke Blue Devils in their most recent game, 38-3.
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SMU vs. Syracuse Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas
- TV: ACC Network
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | -17.5 (-110) | -806 | +554 | 57.5 | -106 | -119 |
SMU vs. Syracuse Prediction
- Pick ATS: Syracuse (+17.5)
- Pick OU: Over (57.5)
- Prediction: SMU 34, Syracuse 25
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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SMU vs. Syracuse Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Mustangs 38, Orange 20.
- The Mustangs have an 89.0% chance to claim victory in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Orange have a 15.3% implied probability.
- SMU has compiled a 0-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Syracuse has covered twice in five games with a spread this season.
SMU vs. Syracuse: 2025 Stats Comparison
| SMU | Syracuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 34.8 (64) | 31.2 (36) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 26.5 (64) | 29.6 (116) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (114) | 9 (120) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 9 (10) | 6 (51) |
SMU 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 1,126 YDS (68.3%) / 9 TD / 5 INT 30 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 7.5 RUSH YPG |
| Tomarion Harden | RB | 309 YDS / 5 TD / 77.3 YPG / 5.4 YPC 5 REC / 24 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12 REC YPG |
| Romello Brinson | WR | 19 REC / 365 YDS / 3 TD / 91.3 YPG |
| Jalen Cooper | WR | 13 REC / 243 YDS / 2 TD / 60.8 YPG |
| Cam Robertson | DL | 14 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Ahmaad Moses | DB | 17 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Jeffrey M'ba | DL | 9 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Isaiah Nwokobia | DB | 19 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Syracuse 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Angeli | QB | 1,352 YDS (62.8%) / 10 TD / 2 INT -32 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -8 RUSH YPG |
| Yasin Willis | RB | 296 YDS / 4 TD / 74 YPG / 4.7 YPC |
| Justus Ross-Simmons | WR | 16 REC / 236 YDS / 5 TD / 47.2 YPG |
| Darrell Gill Jr. | WR | 16 REC / 329 YDS / 3 TD / 65.8 YPG |
| Braheem Long Jr. | DB | 18 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT |
| Demetres Samuel Jr. | DB | 24 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Antoine Deslauriers | LB | 20 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Darian Chestnut | DB | 25 TKL / 0 TFL |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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