Penn State Opens As 9-Point Favorite In CFP Matchup Vs SMU

SMU is 2-0 ATS this season as the underdog and Penn State is favored by nine in their first-round CFP matchup.
Tyler Warren is averaging 81.2 YPG and has -115 odds to record over 66.5 yards against the SMU Mustangs.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – Penn State is a nine-point favorite against the SMU Mustangs for the first round of the College Football Playoffs. These teams are looking to redeem themselves after they both lost in their conference championship game but still made the bracket.

The Penn State Nittany Lions finished the season with a 6-7 record against the spread. They also failed to cover the +3.5 spread in the Big Ten Championship game Vs. the Oregon Ducks (Oregon won by 8).

SMU has only played two regular season games as the underdog and covered the spread in both. In all regular season games, SMU covered the spread in eight of 12 games.

Even though SMU struggled in the first half against the Clemson Tigers in the ACC Championship, they are still a great bet at legal sports betting sites to cover against a Penn State team that has struggled ATS this season.

Tyler Warren Over 66.5 Yards -115

Tyler Warren fished the season with the ninth most receptions in all of college football at 88. He leads all Penn State players with over 1,000 receiving yards, with the second closest having only 638 (Harrison Wallace III). Warren is averaging 6.7 receptions per game and 81.2 yards heading into the SMU matchup.

The SMU Mustangs have allowed at least four receptions to the opposing starting tight end in four of their last five games. Jeremiah Franklin and Kamari Morales combined for eight receptions for Boston College and Jake Overman and Gavin Bartholomew also combined for eight receptions when the Pitt Panthers played SMU.

Take advantage of this total set by college football betting sites as Warren is set to play in the biggest game of his college career with a great matchup.

Where Can I Bet On Penn State Vs SMU Player Props

All of the sports betting sites that accept Texas players like Bovada offer player props for college football. BetOnline is the best option for players betting in Pennsylvania who want to bet on any player props for the playoff game. Any of the sportsbook apps in PA regulated locally do not offer college football players props of any kind.

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