Tulane vs SMU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

SMU head coach Rob Lanier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Houston.
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  • SMU (11-7) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Tulane (8-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Tulane / SMU TV channel: ESPN2

The Tulane Green Wave (8-11) visit Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs (11-7) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Dallas, TX.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Tulane vs. SMU Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Tulane vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tulane+8.5 -110O 157.5 -110+333
SMU -8.5 -110U 157.5 -110-450

Tulane vs SMU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 80.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tulane vs SMU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tulane will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tulane has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+8.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+5.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+4.00 Units / 4% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.50 Units / 5% ROI)

Tulane Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tulane has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI).

  • 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -3.66% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.05 Units / 9.74% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.05 Units / -19.47% ROI

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.4 Units / 21.05% ROI).

  • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.6 Units / 5.63% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.57% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.25 Units / 10.79% ROI

Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tulane has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (762 assists/ 557 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Tulane has averaged 1.38 points per shot (4,111 points/2,981 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Tulane has averaged 15.2 assists per game (762 assists/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Tulane has made 390 free throws this season — most among AAC Teams

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU is shooting 69% from the free throw line (243/353) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

SMU is shooting 68% from the free throw line (670/987) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

SMU is shooting 65% from inside the arc (47/72) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 53%

SMU has averaged 1.20 points per shot (3,759 points/3,139 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Tulane Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tulane has averaged 9.0 steals per game (171 steals/19 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Tulane has averaged 8.7 steals per game (433 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Tulane has 171 steals this season — 3rd most among AAC Teams

Tulane has allowed 78.0 points per game (3,902 points/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 70.8

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,268 points/1,181 shots) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (447/1,181) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (447/1,181) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (118/438) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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