Central Arkansas vs SMU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

• SMU is a -23.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas
• Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
• Central Arkansas / SMU TV channel: ACC+

The Central Arkansas Bears visit Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Dallas, TX.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -23.5 (-102).

The Central Arkansas vs. SMU Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Central Arkansas vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Central Arkansas vs SMU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 77.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Central Arkansas vs SMU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 60.8% confidence for today’s game.

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Central Arkansas Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Central Arkansas has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.60 Units / 27% ROI)
• Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
• Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
• Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.85 Units / 9% ROI)

SMU Basketball Best Bets Today:

• SMU has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 games (+7.65 Units / 1% ROI)
• SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+5.30 Units / 1% ROI)
• SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.55 Units / 6% ROI)

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.55 Units / -23.29% ROI).

• 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.05 Units / -25.52% ROI
• 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
• 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.65 Units / -13.47% ROI).

• 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +7 Units / 0.98% ROI
• 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
• 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has allowed 11.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Central Arkansas allowed 12.2 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Central Arkansas has allowed 10.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Central Arkansas allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,934/4,666) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas is shooting 31% from three (653/2,083) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas has made 10.1 three-pointers per game this season — 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Central Arkansas had an eFG% of 48% last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has allowed 11.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Central Arkansas allowed 12.2 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Central Arkansas has allowed 10.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Central Arkansas allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,934/4,666) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas is shooting 31% from three (653/2,083) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas has made 10.1 three-pointers per game this season — 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Central Arkansas had an eFG% of 48% last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

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