- SMU is a -2.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
- Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
- SMU / Syracuse TV channel: CW
The SMU Mustangs visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange on Feb. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Syracuse, NY.
SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The SMU vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 157.5 total points.
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SMU vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| SMU | -2.5 -115 | O 157.5 -110 | -150 |
| Syracuse | +2.5 -105 | U 157.5 -110 | +125 |
SMU vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 52.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
SMU vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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SMU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 18 games (+9.30 Units / 45% ROI)
- SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+8.15 Units / 1% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.90 Units / 1% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Team Total Over in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)
Syracuse Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+11.85 Units / 5% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.65 Units / 44% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+5.00 Units / 0% ROI)
- Syracuse have covered the Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
SMU has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.25 Units / -16.07% ROI).
- 17-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.9 Units / 1.13% ROI
- 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI
- 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI
Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Syracuse has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.25 Units / -0.91% ROI).
- 14-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / -0.15% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.95 Units / 7.1% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -15.97% 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 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 has averaged 18.8 assists per game (675 assists/36 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 14.7
SMU has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,468 assists/ 1,057 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:
Syracuse is shooting 63% from the free throw line (354/559) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Syracuse is shooting 68% from the free throw line (777/1,147) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%
Syracuse is shooting 63% from the free throw line (354/559) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71%
Syracuse is shooting 61% from the free throw line (203/330) in the second half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71%
SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:
SMU has averaged 8.7 steals per game (471 steals/54 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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 has allowed 10.0 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.5
SMU allowed opponents to shoot 41% (762/1,857) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:
Syracuse allowed opponents to shoot 46% (875/1,896) last season — tied for 17th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Syracuse allowed opponents to shoot 50% (466/933) in the second half last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%
Syracuse allowed 76.0 points per game (2,355 points/31 games) last season — tied for 49th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6
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