SMU vs California Baptist Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 26

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  • SMU is a -9.5 point favorite vs California Baptist
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • SMU / California Baptist TV channel: truTV

The SMU Mustangs visit Acrisure Arena to take on the California Baptist Lancers on Nov. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Palm Springs, CA.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-120).

The SMU vs. California Baptist Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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SMU vs. California Baptist Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
SMU-9.5 -120O 152.5 -110-550
California Baptist +9.5 +100U 152.5 -110+400

SMU vs California Baptist 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 California Baptist Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 64.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 33 games (+5.95 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • California Baptist has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 2-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.7 Units / 0.16% ROI
  • 5-1 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 59.54% ROI
  • 1-5 when betting the Under for -4.55 Units / -68.42% ROI

California Baptist Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California Baptist has a 1-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI).

  • 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.5 Units / 1.43% ROI
  • 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% 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 averaged 15.2 assists per game (488 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

SMU had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (488 assists/ 358 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

SMU averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,409 points/1,995 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

California Baptist Offensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist averaged 67.1 points per game (2,079 points/31 games) last season — 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

California Baptist shot 45% from inside the arc (455/1,004) last season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

California Baptist averaged 11.4 assists per game (353 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

California Baptist shot 68% from the free throw line (447/654) last season — 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 an average of 1.17 points per shot (2,171 points/1,857 shots) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

SMU allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (212/679) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

SMU allowed opponents to shoot 41% (762/1,857) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

California Baptist Defensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist averaged 4.2 steals per game (130 steals/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

California Baptist allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

California Baptist allowed 65.5 points per game (2,030 points/31 games) last season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

California Baptist forced 9.8 turnovers per game (305 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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