The Bulldogs will play the Mustangs on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. The matchup takes place at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Louisiana Tech and SMU scheduled to matchup at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Louisiana Tech had a 93.33 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for SMU in the 2022 season was 95.67.
- Away Louisiana Tech - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Louisiana Tech had a 0-7 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
- Home SMU - SMU finished the 2022 regular season with a 4-2 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the American Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Louisiana Tech wound up 7th (348) in the C-USA Conference, with SMU ranked 2nd (484) for points scored in the 2022 American Conference.
- Points Against - Louisiana Tech finished 2nd (455) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. SMU wound up 2nd (440) in the 2022 American Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Louisiana Tech had a 3-9 regular season overall record, with SMU notching a 7-6 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild ride as the Louisiana Tech battles SMU... at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in the first game of the season... (Review the odds below and bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com!)
Louisiana Tech, with a 3-9 standing last season, is hungry for redemption... SMU, 7-6 last season, aims to keep their winning streak alive... (brace yourself for an action-packed showdown at Gerald J. Ford Stadium!)
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, determined to bounce back from last season's struggles... face the SMU Mustangs, ready to defend their winning record... (don't miss the excitement of this Week 1 clash at Gerald J. Ford Stadium!)
Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this game is a must-watch... (bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com and see if the underdogs can prevail!)
Louisiana Tech's offense must fire on all cylinders to overcome SMU's solid defense... (expect an intense battle and unpredictable twists at Gerald J. Ford Stadium!)
Both teams have something to prove in this highly anticipated matchup... (tune in and witness the thrilling start to the 2023-24 college football season!)
Best Bulldogs at Mustangs Odds
| Underdog Louisiana Tech | Favorite SMU |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Louisiana Tech | Favorite SMU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
SMU is a -21 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Louisiana Tech is a +21 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 66.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 66.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
SMU is a -1600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Louisiana Tech is a +850 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Louisiana Tech
SMU
9/02/23 12:00pm EDT | +21 -110-21 -110 |
Underdog Louisiana Tech - Louisiana Tech bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +21 Louisiana Tech underdog bet wins if they lose by 20 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 21. Your bet loses if they lose by 22 or more.
Favorite SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -21 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 22 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 21. Your bet loses if they win by 20 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Louisiana Tech at SMU Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Louisiana Tech
SMU
First Team To Score
9/02/23 12:00pm EDT | +210-275Bet |
Louisiana Tech
SMU
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/02/23 12:00pm EDT | +225-375Bet |
Louisiana Tech
SMU
Game to Overtime
9/02/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1900No -10000Bet |
Louisiana Tech
SMU
Both Teams Score 10+
9/02/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes -1400No +675Bet |
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Louisiana Tech
SMU
Both Teams Score 20+
9/02/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes -165No +130Bet |
Louisiana Tech
SMU
Both Teams Score 30+
9/02/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +290No -400Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 1 | Louisiana Tech vs SMU Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 | SMU 38, LT 14 Gerald J. Ford Stadium | SMU by 24 |
| 2021 Week 3 | SMU vs Louisiana Tech Saturday, September 18th, 2021 | SMU 39, LT 37 Joe Aillet Stadium | SMU by 2 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| #22 SMU | 8-0 | 1.000 | 11 | 3 | 542 | 249 | 6-0 | 5-2 | L1 |
| C-USA | |||||||||
| Louisiana Tech | 2-6 | 0.250 | 3 | 9 | 311 | 401 | 2-4 | 1-5 | L6 |
Louisiana Tech & SMU Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Louisiana Tech Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Louisiana Tech YR: futures available
SMU Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| SMU | +5000 Bet |
Louisiana Tech & SMU Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | FIU vs Louisiana Tech | LT 22, FIU 17 Saturday, August 26th, 2023 |
| Week 1 | Louisiana Tech vs SMU | SMU 38, LT 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Northwestern State vs Louisiana Tech | LT 51, NWST 21 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | North Texas vs Louisiana Tech | UNT 40, LT 37 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Louisiana Tech vs Nebraska | NEB 28, LT 14 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Louisiana Tech vs UTEP | LT 24, UTEP 10 Friday, September 29th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech | WKU 35, LT 28 Thursday, October 5th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee | MTSU 31, LT 23 Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech | NMSU 27, LT 24 Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Louisiana Tech vs Liberty | LIB 56, LT 30 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | SHSU 42, LT 27 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State | JVST 56, LT 17 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Louisiana Tech vs SMU | SMU 38, LT 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | SMU vs Oklahoma | OU 28, SMU 11 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Prairie View A&M vs SMU | SMU 69, PV 0 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | SMU vs TCU | TCU 34, SMU 17 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Charlotte vs SMU | SMU 34, CLT 16 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | SMU vs East Carolina | SMU 31, ECU 10 Thursday, October 12th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Temple | SMU 55, TEM 0 Friday, October 20th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Tulsa vs SMU | SMU 69, TLSA 10 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | SMU vs Rice | SMU 36, RICE 31 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | North Texas vs SMU | SMU 45, UNT 21 Friday, November 10th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | SMU vs Memphis | SMU 38, MEM 34 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Navy vs SMU | SMU 59, NAVY 14 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week 14 | SMU vs Tulane | SMU 26, TULN 14 Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 |
| Bowls | SMU vs Boston College Wasabi Fenway Bowl | BC 23, SMU 14 Thursday, December 28th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Louisiana Tech vs SMU College Football Game
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