Tarleton St. Texans vs SMU Mustangs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tarleton State Texans will face off against the SMU Mustangs on the road at Moody Coliseum to kick off their season. The Texans had a successful 25-10 record last season,
Game outlook
The Tarleton State Texans will face off against the SMU Mustangs on the road at Moody Coliseum to kick off their season. The Texans had a successful 25-10 record last season, but fell short in the semifinals of the CIT. Meanwhile, the Mustangs finished 20-13 and were eliminated in the first round of the NIT. SMU is favored to win with an opening line at -13, which has since shifted to SMU -14.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Texans +691 | Mustangs -1,100
Spread: Texans +14.5 (-110) | Mustangs -14.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 92%.
Tarleton St. Texans
The Tarleton State Texans had a successful 2023-24 season with a 25-10 record under Coach Billy Gillispie. However, this season will see a significant roster turnover with no returning players who averaged more than 4.0 points per game. They will rely on senior transfer Freddy Hicks to step up after his strong performance at Arkansas State last year. The Texans were strong defensively last season, allowing only 68.6 points per game, but struggled offensively with an average of 74.1 points per game. Currently, with a power ranking of 49, Tarleton State ranks 157th in offense and 75th in defense. They are 0-0 this season and will need to improve their shooting percentages and rebounding to find success. Injury report shows no injuries to report for the team.