SMU plays outstanding defense. But North Texas plays even better defense. The Mean Green rank third in the nation defensively holding foes to 58.3 points a game. 

North Texas also is 8-0 at home, covering all but one of its lined home games. 

I see the Mean Green really being up for this matchup after their six-game win streak was snapped by Charlotte on the road this past Saturday. 

North Texas had held its last four opponents below 60 points. I don't feel the Mean Green should be a home 'dog to SMU.