Memphis Tigers vs SMU Mustangs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Sunday, the 18-7 Memphis Tigers will face off against the 18-7 SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. Both teams are vying for a higher position in the American Athletic Conference, with Memphis currently in 6th place with a 7-5 record and SMU in 4th place with a 9-3 record. Memphis has a winning streak against SMU dating back to 2022 and previously defeated them 62-59 this season. The game is set to begin at 3 PM CST on February 18th, with SMU as the -5 betting favorite. The line has remained unchanged leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +180 | Mustangs -220

Spread: Tigers +5 (-110) | Mustangs -5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 69%.

Memphis Tigers

Memphis suffered a 76-66 loss to North Texas in their last game, ending a 3-game win streak and bringing their road conference record to 3-3 this season. The Tigers have struggled against the spread with an 8-17 record and trend towards the over with a 15-9-1 split. Their offense is led by David Jones who averages 21.6 points per game and has recorded 7 double-doubles this season. The team averages 80.2 points per game and has a positive margin of 4.8. Defensively, Memphis allows an average of 75.4 points per game. With a power ranking of 148, KenPom ranks the Tigers 82nd with an adjusted efficiency margin of +10.13. The team is healthy as they prepare for their remaining conference games before the AAC postseason tournament. 🔙2⃣🔙 three balls from @WaltonJaykwon 💦 pic.twitter.com/iBJUUZ3b5Z