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SMU Mustangs vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Cassell Coliseum — Blacksburg, VA

Article updated Feb 5, 2:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In a matchup on the hardwood in the Old Dominion, SMU is set to take on Virginia Tech on Wednesday night. SMU comes into the game with a recent 85-61 home win, while Virginia

Game outlook

In a matchup on the hardwood in the Old Dominion, SMU is set to take on Virginia Tech on Wednesday night. SMU comes into the game with a recent 85-61 home win, while Virginia Tech narrowly escaped with a 75-74 road victory over Virginia. This will be the first meeting between the two programs as Division I opponents. SMU is the betting favorite with an opening line of -6 that has not changed. Stay tuned for our SMU vs. Virginia Tech prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mustangs -270 | Hokies +220

Spread: Mustangs -6 (-110) | Hokies +6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 73%.

SMU Mustangs

SMU secured their third consecutive victory and sixth win in their last seven games by defeating Stanford in their latest match-up. The team's overall record improved to 17-5, with a conference mark of 8-3, placing them tied for fourth in the ACC. SMU dominated the game against Stanford, taking a commanding lead early with a 29-6 run in the first half. The Mustangs maintained a substantial lead throughout the game, shooting 53.4% from the field and forcing 14 turnovers. Samuel Yigitoglu led the team with 17 points and seven rebounds. On the season, SMU averages 82.9 points per game and ranks 22nd in the nation in scoring. The team also boasts strong rebounding and assist numbers. Key players include Boopie Miller, Chuck Harris, and Samet Yigitoglu. Defensively, SMU allows an average of 71.3 points per game. Overall, SMU is performing well both offensively and defensively, ranking favorably in scoring, shooting percentages, and rebounding in Division I basketball.

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Virginia Tech Hokies Analysis

Virginia Tech secured a victory against Virginia, marking their second consecutive road win and boosting their record to 19-13 overall. They are currently tied for 8th in the ACC with a 5-6 conference record. Despite a late-game struggle, the Hokies managed to maintain their lead and finish strong. Jaden Schutt led the team with 18 points and five rebounds. In terms of offense, the Hokies rank 283rd in scoring offense, averaging 70 points per game, while also pulling down an average of 33.9 rebounds and dishing out 13.1 assists per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.6 points per game, ranking 219th in the nation. Tobi Lawal leads the team in scoring and rebounds, while Mylyjael Poteat and Jaden Schutt provide reliable secondary scoring options. Overall, Virginia Tech shoots 44.2% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc, and 71.3% from the free-throw line. Their power ranking is 192, with rankings of 288 for offense and 222 for defense.

Virginia Tech's Winning Streak Fails to Improve Subpar Record as SMU Comes in Strong for Victory

Despite coming off consecutive victories, Virginia Tech still carries a subpar overall and conference record. With a home record of 7-5, including a loss to Jacksonville, the Hokies have mainly defeated lower-ranked teams. Recent losses to Wake Forest and Clemson at home further highlight their struggles. On the other hand, SMU boasts a 4-2 road record and has won their last three away games. With a strong offensive game, the Mustangs are likely to secure a win in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Mustangs vs Hokies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mustangs vs Hokies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · SMU Mustangs-220 → -257Moved
  • Moneyline · Virginia Tech Hokies+180 → +210Moved
  • Spread · SMU Mustangs-6 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies+6 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over144.5 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under144.5 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

SMU Mustangs
20-13 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Virginia Tech Hokies
19-13 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-05T07:15:37.034Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

SMU Mustangs defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 81-75

SMU Mustangs defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 81-75 on February 5, 2025, a 6-point decision in the series. SMU Mustangs' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 46-40. Against SportsJaw's recorded SMU Mustangs -5.5 (-110) spread, SMU Mustangs covered, while the 156 combined points finished over the recorded total of 146.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • ThehitmanTotal · Under 144.5 (-110)Loss
  • MookiebetsSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies +6 (-110)Push
  • EXCELent Sports PicksSpread · SMU Mustangs -6 (-110)Push
  • JeffjacksonSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies +5.5 (-110)Loss