Syracuse Orange

Basketball NCAAB Thu 13 Mar 08:30

Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)

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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

SMU Look the Smart Pick on the Spread

Our prediction is for SMU to cover the spread when they go up against Syracuse. The -8.5 line looks attractive at 1.91 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 77-75 SMU Victory

Syracuse Orange got the win in their previous game. A 66-62 triumph occurred on the road when playing Florida State Seminoles.

SMU Mustangs were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 76-69 reverse against Florida State Seminoles.

SMU triumphed 77-75 when they last played Syracuse.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
SMU 23-10 2641 2347 294 14-5 9-5 1L
Syracuse 14-19 2464 2566 -102 11-6 3-13 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our college basketball predictions.

Key Syracuse vs SMU stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by SMU in 12 of their last 20 games at home.

Syracuse vs SMU Prediction

Our pick is for SMU to cover the attractive -8.5 line in this college showdown. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and 1.91 is available.

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SMU -8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Matt Cross Over 12.5 Points 1.77 bet365 logo

Matt Cross (SMU) can be wagered to rack up Over 12.5 points at 1.77. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.

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Kevin Miller Over 4.5 Assists 1.61 bet365 logo

Kevin Miller (SMU) can be wagered to secure Over 4.5 assists at 1.61. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.

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Syracuse vs SMU Bet Builder Tips

Spread SMU -8.5
Totals Over 151.5
Player Points Matt Cross Over 12.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes SMU -8.5 on the spread, along with Over 149.5 and Matt Cross (SMU) to score Over 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Syracuse Syracuse logo 72 - 84 SMU logo SMU

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Mustangs to enjoy a 84-72 winning scoreline.

Syracuse vs SMU Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of SMU Win

SMU are 1.24 favorites and that means a 81% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Syracuse, you will find 4.15 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 149.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 149.5 selection is available to back at 1.87.

You can back SMU to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are 1.43 to achieve this, with Syracuse 2.65 to win the race to this total.

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Betting Lines & Odds

J.J. Starling Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

J.J. Starling is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back 1.91 that he gets Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.85.

Player Points

Player Assists

Player Rebounds

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)
Over 10.5
1.77
Under 10.5
2.00
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Samet Yigitoglu (SMU)
Over 5.5
1.89
Under 5.5
1.87
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J.J. Starling (Syracuse)
Over 3.5
1.74
Under 3.5
2.05
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 31-3 2812 2105 707 20-2 11-1 11W
Clemson 27-6 2519 2167 352 17-2 10-4 1L
Louisville 27-7 2672 2343 329 16-4 11-3 1L
SMU 23-10 2641 2347 294 14-5 9-5 1L
Wake Forest 21-11 2246 2177 69 15-4 6-7 1L
North Carolina 22-13 2828 2624 204 14-5 8-8 1L
Stanford 20-13 2409 2329 80 17-4 3-9 1L
Florida State 17-15 2383 2319 64 12-6 5-9 1L
Pittsburgh 17-15 2428 2267 161 13-4 4-11 1L
Georgia Tech 17-16 2421 2390 31 15-5 2-11 1L
Virginia 15-17 2073 2137 -64 10-8 5-9 2L
Notre Dame 15-18 2397 2392 5 12-7 3-11 1L
Syracuse 14-19 2464 2566 -102 11-6 3-13 1L
California 14-19 2494 2534 -40 11-6 3-13 1L
Virginia Tech 13-19 2213 2341 -128 8-12 5-7 3L
NC State 12-19 2155 2180 -25 12-7 0-12 1L
Boston College 12-19 2182 2349 -167 12-8 0-11 4L
Miami 7-24 2294 2500 -206 7-10 0-14 1W
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak