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NCAAF
Sat 26 Sep 2026, 9:00 PM ET
Missouri State Bears
VS
SMU Mustangs

Missouri State Bears vs SMU Mustangs Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 14 markets for Missouri State Bears vs SMU Mustangs and backs SMU Mustangs -30.5 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $191.

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Game markets graded
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Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
SMU Mustangs
to win by 31+ points
SMU Mustangs -30.5 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$19.09Best price-110
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win51.2%
The price says50.7%

The model graded 14 markets for Missouri State Bears vs SMU Mustangs (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $191 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 26 Sep 2026, 9:00 PM ET.

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Spread SMU Mustangs -30.5 Lean51% chance -110
Spread Members only Lean46% chance Members
Total Points Members only Lean51% chance Members
Moneyline Members only High94% chance Members
Passing Yards × 2 props Highup to 97% Members
Rushing Yards × 2 props Highup to 87% Members
Receiving Yards × 3 props Highup to 72% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

Missouri State Bears and SMU Mustangs last met on Sat 26 Sep 2026: SMU Mustangs won 34-24. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NCAAF game priced right now.

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Spread
SMU Mustangs
-30.5
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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Missouri State Bears

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

SMU Mustangs

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Missouri State Bears vs SMU Mustangs: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
FactorThis fixture
AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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Player props

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PlayerTeamStat
Kevin Jennings SMU Passing Yards
Skyler Locklear Missouri State Passing Yards
Kendrick Raphael SMU Rushing Yards
Yannick Smith SMU Receiving Yards
Kevin Jennings SMU Rushing Yards

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Missouri State Bears @ SMU Mustangs — what the model found

Our model graded 14 betting markets for Missouri State Bears at SMU Mustangs — 7 on the game itself and 7 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 14 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Missouri State Bears @ SMU Mustangs — model preview

SMU Mustangs v Missouri State Bears, 27 September 2026. Top of the list: SMU Mustangs -34.5 on the Line. Our model likes 3 bets in this game.

On Sunday 27 September 2026, SMU Mustangs play Missouri State Bears in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is SMU Mustangs -34.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

SMU Mustangs -34.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing

On Sunday 27 September 2026, SMU Mustangs host Missouri State Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is SMU Mustangs -34.5 Point Spread. On this line SMU Mustangs give up 34.5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 34.5. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Missouri State Bears vs SMU Mustangs in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Bears vs Mustangs, or as Mustangs vs Bears. The most recent game between them was Saturday 26 September 2026. The model has generated 7 game picks and 7 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

Missouri State Bears vs SMU Mustangs head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
SMU Mustangs 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Sun 27 Sep 2026, Missouri State Bears at SMU Mustangs: SMU Mustangs won 34-24.

DateGameScoreWinner
27 Sep 2026Missouri State Bears @ SMU Mustangs34–24SMU Mustangs
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