- SMU (9-5) is a -4.5 point favorite vs East Carolina (7-7)
- Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
- SMU / East Carolina TV channel: ESPN+
The SMU Mustangs (9-5) visit Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum to take on the East Carolina Pirates (7-7) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Greenville, NC.
SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).
The SMU vs. East Carolina Over/Under is 137.5 total points.
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SMU vs. East Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| SMU | -4.5 -105 | O 137.5 -110 | -190 |
| East Carolina | +4.5 -115 | U 137.5 -110 | +155 |
SMU vs East Carolina Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 66.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
SMU vs East Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Carolina will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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SMU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- SMU have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.45 Units / 19% ROI)
- SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 away games (+6.05 Units / 37% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.55 Units / 22% ROI)
- SMU have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+2.90 Units / 9% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
East Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- East Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+9.50 Units / 46% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.40 Units / 18% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
- East Carolina have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
SMU has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.25 Units / 0% ROI
- 3-11 when betting the Over for -9.1 Units / 0% ROI
- 11-3 when betting the Under for +7.7 Units / 0% ROI
East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
East Carolina has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / 0% ROI).
- 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.5 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / 0% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 0% ROI
SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:
SMU has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,366 points/2,842 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25
SMU has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
SMU has averaged 1.18 points per shot (3,366 points/2,842 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
SMU is shooting 43% (1,231/2,842) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
East Carolina has made 78 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among AAC Teams
East Carolina is shooting 42% (1,172/2,815) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
East Carolina is shooting 69% from the free throw line (734/1,061) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
East Carolina has a 38% free throw rate (1,061 free throw attempts/2,815 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%
SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:
SMU has 351 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among AAC Teams
SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (27/107) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (321/876) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%
SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (86/327) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 32%
East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
East Carolina has averaged 8.1 steals per game (130 steals/16 games) this season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4
East Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (121/389) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
East Carolina has 344 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among AAC Teams
East Carolina has 130 steals this season — 4th most among AAC Teams
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