SMU Mustangs vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
In this NCAAB matchup, SMU faces off against Virginia in the Old Dominion. SMU enters the game following a convincing home victory over Georgia Tech, while Virginia suffered
Game outlook
In this NCAAB matchup, SMU faces off against Virginia in the Old Dominion. SMU enters the game following a convincing home victory over Georgia Tech, while Virginia suffered a loss to Stanford on the road. The teams have split the series with SMU winning the most recent matchup. SMU is favored by 6.5 points in the betting lines.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mustangs -279 | Cavaliers +230
Spread: Mustangs -6.5 (-110) | Cavaliers +6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 135 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 74%.
SMU Mustangs
SMU's recent victory over Georgia Tech helped them improve to a 12-4 overall record and 3-2 in the ACC. The Mustangs dominated the game, jumping out to a big lead early and never looking back. They shot 50% from the field, including 14 of 28 from three-point range, and forced 22 turnovers. Chuck Harris led SMU with 21 points in the win. Overall, SMU is averaging 84.7 points per game, ranking 18th in the nation on offense, while giving up an average of 72.6 points per game on defense. Boopie Miller leads the team with 14.6 points per game, followed by Chuck Harris and Samet Yigitoglu. The Mustangs are shooting 47.5% from the field on the year, with solid three-point and free throw shooting percentages. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to shoot 40.99% from the field and 35.43% from three-point range. SMU ranks 25th in offense, 229th in defense, and has an 8-8 ATS record this season.