Our BYU vs SMU player props expect a lot of rushing offense, which will invariably affect both teams' passing games.
SMU's passing situation is untenable, which means the Mustangs will focus heavily on their ground attack once again vs. BYU. This informs our player prop picks backing Brashard Smith and fading receiver Jake Bailey.The SMU Mustangs offense started the season shuffling, but it may have found an unexpected recipe for success last week.Sure, you can play this more conservatively and take Smith to score an anytime touchdown at -135.
Instinct might worry that was because of the opponent. The lopsided nature of it might have been. But also, SMU has struggled throwing the ball through two games. Preston Stone has not fully looked himself after breaking his leg at the end of last season, leading to more time for dual-threat quarterback Kevin Jennings and a more rush-focused offense.Fading senior receiver Jake Bailey is further recognition of SMU’s rush offense and its likelihood of exploding against BYU.
This was a wretched rushing attack last season. It is not about to improve, certainly not against a Mustangs defense that limited opposing rushing success. It was sometimes vulnerable to big plays but generally staunch up front.
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