The Florida State Seminoles enter this Monday night game with a 1-0 record and are favored by 3 points at home against the Southern Methodist Mustangs. The spread at -3.0 (-112) for the Mustangs on the road and +3.0 (-108) for Florida State means the oddsmakers expect a close game, but favor the Seminoles to win by a small margin. Betting the favorite means you’re wagering on Florida State to win by more than three points to cover the spread.
The moneyline odds give another perspective: Florida State is at -162, meaning you’d need to bet $162 to win $100 on the Seminoles outright. Southern Methodist’s moneyline is +136, so a $100 bet on them to win straight up would pay $136 if they pull the upset. This shows the market sees Florida State as the stronger team but not a heavy favorite.
The total points line sits at 52.5 with the over at -112 and under at -108. This suggests bookmakers expect a moderately scoring game. The odds are close between over and under, indicating no strong lean toward a high-scoring or defensive battle.
In summary, Florida State is the favored team but only by a field goal. The close spread and moneyline odds imply a competitive contest. Bettors who like Florida State need them to win by at least four points, while a bet on Southern Methodist offers value if you believe they can keep it close or win outright. The total suggests a balanced scoring projection, so consider your confidence in the offenses before choosing over or under.