SMU Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The SMU Mustangs will be facing off against the East Carolina Pirates in an American Athletic Conference game at the Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The Mustangs are coming off a close loss against the Memphis Tigers and currently hold a 6-5 record overall. The Pirates, on the other hand, are on a two-game winning streak after defeating the Temple Owls in their last game. SMU is considered the betting favorite with an opening line of -5, but the current line is SMU -4.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mustangs -190 | Pirates +160

Spread: Mustangs -4 (-110) | Pirates +4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 66%.

SMU Mustangs

The SMU Mustangs are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the 15th-ranked Memphis Tigers. In that game, the Mustangs struggled with their shooting, making just 33.8 percent of their field goals and 14.3 percent of their three-point attempts. However, senior forward Tyreek Smith had a strong performance off the bench, scoring 12 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Defensively, the Mustangs did a good job of limiting Memphis's shooting percentages. Overall, the team's offense has been average this season, scoring an average of 74.5 points per game, while their defense has been strong, allowing just 61.7 points per game. Unfortunately, guard Denver Anglin is currently out with a foot injury. In terms of their stats, the Mustangs have been shooting 45.61 percent from the field, 65.76 percent from the free-throw line, and 34.19 percent from beyond the arc. They also average 40.87 rebounds per game. Defensively, they have held opponents to 36.64 percent shooting from the field and 69.86 percent from the free-throw line, while allowing just 26.30 percent from three-point range.