SMU vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

Virginia Tech coach Mike Young directs players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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  • SMU is a -5.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • SMU / Virginia Tech TV channel: ACCN

The SMU Mustangs visit Cassell Coliseum to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Blacksburg, VA, VA, USA.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-118).

The SMU vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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SMU vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
SMU-5.5 -118O 146.5 -110-275
Virginia Tech +5.5 -102U 146.5 -110+220

SMU vs Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 58.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+2.70 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 34 games (+4.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 11-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.05 Units / -4.34% ROI).

  • 16-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.85 Units / 0.41% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 12.37% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.35 Units / -22.15% ROI

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.35 Units / -22.06% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.05 Units / -5.11% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -13.58% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 4.15% ROI

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU is shooting 39% from three (180/467) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

SMU is shooting 48% (643/1,338) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

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 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

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (253 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

Virginia Tech has averaged 6.8 turnovers per game (150 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.3

Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (288 assists/ 290 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Virginia Tech has averaged 6.0 turnovers per game (316 turnovers/53 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.2

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 has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (598 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

SMU has 172 steals this season — 2nd most among ACC Teams

SMU has averaged 7.8 steals per game (172 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech averaged 5.5 steals per game (172 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (281 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.5 steals per game (192 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.0 steals per game (109 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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