- SMU is a -8.5 point favorite vs Boston College
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- SMU / Boston College TV channel: CW
The SMU Mustangs visit Silvio O. Conte Forum to take on the Boston College Eagles on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Chestnut Hill, MA.
SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The SMU vs. Boston College Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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SMU vs. Boston College Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| SMU | -8.5 -110 | O 147.5 -110 | -400 |
| Boston College | +8.5 -110 | U 147.5 -110 | +310 |
SMU vs Boston College Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
SMU vs Boston College Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 66.3% confidence for today’s game.
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SMU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+6.65 Units / 1% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)
- SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.10 Units / 7% ROI)
Boston College Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.85 Units / 13% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.60 Units / 11% ROI)
- Boston College has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
SMU has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).
- 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.2 Units / 0.02% ROI
- 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 20.58% ROI
- 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.75 Units / -31.12% ROI
Boston College Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Boston College has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.25 Units / -15.66% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:
SMU averaged 14.2 offensive rebounds per game (456 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
SMU has averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (159 rebounds/11 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.5
SMU has averaged 14.3 offensive rebounds per game (615 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0
SMU averaged 15.2 assists per game (488 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends:
Boston College had 14.9 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.6
Boston College has an eFG% of 48% this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%
Boston College has averaged 1.19 points per shot (772 points/647 shots) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.29
Boston College has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (128 assists/ 131 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:
SMU has averaged 8.2 steals per game (353 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
SMU has averaged 8.1 steals per game (89 steals/11 games) this season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7
SMU averaged 8.2 steals per game (264 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
SMU allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (212/679) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends:
Boston College has averaged 5.0 steals per game (55 steals/11 games) this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Boston College has averaged 5.6 steals per game (141 steals/25 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Boston College has averaged 5.7 steals per game (262 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Boston College has averaged 5.7 steals per game (262 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5
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