Mimi
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RE: Tigers favored by 5.5 - Predict the score
(10-30-2019 02:45 PM)SMUleopold Wrote: (10-30-2019 02:04 PM)Mimi Wrote: Opened at 3.5 right?
Yes. I would argue that the fact that the spread has actually moved in Memphis's direction shows that the national perception of Memphis has changed - they have, arguably, the number 15 team in the country coming to town and they are expected to win. Tigers continue to change minds.
If I was a gambling man I'd take SMU at the very least on the spread. Can absolutely see UM winning this under similiar conditions as they did last week, especially with the FG game SMU has this season.
But to be honest I have questions about the Memphis DB's ability to cover a genuine passing team, as was the case last week. Tulsa had, I believe, nearly 600 yards of total offense and doesn't have the overall offense SMU has. Don't believe the Tigers can keep up
SMU 45
Memphis 31
Not just about perception
Memphis has basically kicked the **** out of SMU for a long time now, and while the games have gotten more competitive, Memphis still won on the road last year by double digits. Posted the same with a. Nicer TX spin in another thread but not again
Things change and spunky SMU has a punchers change, but don’t get too high on the idea that Memphis should be lucky to be in a game with the #15 ranked team in the country
Memphis plays well, we win. Period.
SMU plays well, they win, if Memphis plays poorly
Sport
(This post was last modified: 10-30-2019 04:10 PM by Mimi.)
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Tigers favored by 5.5 - Predict the score
