Virginia Tech vs SMU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 14

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  • SMU is a -7.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Virginia Tech / SMU TV channel: ESPNU

The Virginia Tech Hokies visit Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Dallas, TX.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Virginia Tech vs. SMU Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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

Virginia Tech vs SMU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 72.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Virginia Tech vs SMU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 58.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+10.85 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games at home (+8.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+6.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.35 Units / 6% ROI)

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).

  • 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.65 Units / 0.87% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.52% ROI).

  • 12-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 0.93% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Virginia Tech 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 an eFG% of 56% this season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

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 18.1 assists per game (888 assists/49 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 14.6

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has averaged 9.1 steals per game (447 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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 allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (212/679) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (423/993) this season — 4th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 41%

Virginia Tech Defensive 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 an eFG% of 56% this season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

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 18.1 assists per game (888 assists/49 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 14.6

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has averaged 9.1 steals per game (447 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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 allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (212/679) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (423/993) this season — 4th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 41%


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