- There are -105 odds for SMU to cover a 3-point spread against Florida State.
- SMU is 14-2 in the ACC since joining the conference.
- Florida State has +130 odds to beat SMU.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Capping off an eventful Week 1 of college football is a Labor Day game in Tallahassee, Florida, at Doak Campbell Stadium, where Florida State hosts #19 SMU. All eyes will be on this standalone game as SMU edges the Noles on the spread.
College football prop betting sites have just a field goal spread set in favor of SMU. Oddsmakers might know something we don’t going into this one, as Florida State is coming off a concerning outing in Week 0 against New Mexico State.
SMU Vs. FSU
- Moneyline: SMU (-150) vs. FSU (+130)
- Spread: SMU -3 (-105)
- Total: 53
Can Florida State Pull Off The Upset?
The stage is set for Florida State in this one. The Seminoles come into this one being dragged all week after their 34-17 win over New Mexico State as a massive 31.5-point underdog. However, there are some things to consider.
Week 0 against New Mexico State was essentially a tune-up game. At the end of the day, it’s a Power 4 team going up against a bottom-tier Group of 6 team. Throughout the offseason, the Noles likely looked past NMSU to this Week 1 matchup.
Last season, Florida State had all offseason to prepare for Alabama and ended up pulling off a massive upset on Florida sportsbooks. This is a similar situation. A top-25-ranked team coming into Doak Campbell Stadium early on, with a whole offseason to prepare.
This matchup could also showcase the Seminoles’ wide receiver core. SMU was the second-worst team in the country last season in pass/receiving yards allowed per game at 283.2.
Between having all offseason to prepare for this one and SMU’s secondary facing a tough receiving core, there is some value on the Florida State spread and even the moneyline for some plus money.
