- SMU is a -9.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Syracuse / SMU TV channel: ESPNU
The Syracuse Orange visit Spectrum Center to take on the SMU Mustangs on Mar. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Charlotte, NC, NC, USA.
SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).
The Syracuse vs. SMU Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Syracuse vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Syracuse | +9.5 -115 | O 149.5 -110 | +350 |
| SMU | -9.5 -105 | U 149.5 -110 | -475 |
Syracuse vs SMU Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Syracuse vs SMU Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Syracuse Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.10 Units / 8% ROI)
- Syracuse have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 33 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
SMU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+6.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
- SMU has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.76 Units / 2% ROI)
Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Syracuse has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.85 Units / 10.95% ROI).
- 14-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -2.39% ROI
- 15-17 when betting the Over for -3.65 Units / -10.38% ROI
- 17-15 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI
SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
SMU has a 15-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.55 Units / -7.49% ROI).
- 21-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.75 Units / 0.31% ROI
- 17-14 when betting the Over for +1.55 Units / 4.55% ROI
- 14-17 when betting the Under for -4.75 Units / -13.93% ROI
Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:
Syracuse is shooting 66% from the free throw line (128/194) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%
Syracuse is shooting 71% from the free throw line (436/613) this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%
Syracuse shot 34% from three (212/631) last season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%
Syracuse shot 49% (451/921) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 46%
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 has averaged 1.36 points per shot (2,514 points/1,843 shots) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
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
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
Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:
Syracuse has averaged 4.8 steals per game (149 steals/31 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9
Syracuse has averaged 4.8 steals per game (149 steals/31 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Syracuse has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (2,431 points/1,883 shots) this season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:
SMU has averaged 9.0 steals per game (324 steals/36 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7
SMU has averaged 8.1 steals per game (511 steals/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4
SMU has averaged 8.1 steals per game (511 steals/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
SMU has averaged 8.0 steals per game (247 steals/31 games) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4
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