SMU vs Memphis Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 26

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 26, 2023, 5:09 PM
  • Memphis (15-5) are -12.5 point favorites vs SMU (7-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN2

The SMU Mustangs (7-13) visit FedExForum to take on the Memphis Tigers (15-5) on Jan. 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Memphis.

Memphis are betting favorites in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The SMU vs. Memphis Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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SMU vs. Memphis Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
SMU+12.5 -105150.5 -110+650
Memphis -12.5 -115150.5 -110-1000

SMU vs Memphis Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Memphis will win this game with 75.1% confidence.

SMU vs Memphis Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Memphis will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both SMU and Memphis, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 33 games (+12.10 Units / 33% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 43 games (+6.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 away games (+3.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+19.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games (+13.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 49 games (+10.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Memphis have covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 45 games (+9.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 66% ROI)

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has gone 7-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.85 Units / -13.29% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI

Memphis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Memphis has gone 8-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.25 Units / 0% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / 0% ROI

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,373 points/1,194 shots) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.23

SMU is shooting 69% from the free throw line (249/361) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

SMU is shooting 42% (500/1,194) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

SMU is shooting 43% (1,327/3,072) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Memphis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis is shooting 47% (1,462/3,110) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Memphis has averaged 1.30 points per shot (1,577 points/1,215 shots) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Memphis has attempted 1,149 free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams

Memphis has averaged 15.8 assists per game (315 assists/20 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.8

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has averaged 6.3 steals per game (335 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Memphis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis has averaged 9.3 steals per game (186 steals/20 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Memphis has 186 steals this season — most among AAC Teams

Memphis has averaged 8.7 steals per game (463 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Memphis has 463 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among AAC Teams


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