Wake Forest vs SMU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 15

SMU guard Boopie Miller dribbles against Alabama State guard Shawn Fulcher during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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  • SMU is a -7.5 point favorite vs Wake Forest
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Wake Forest / SMU TV channel: ACCN

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Dallas, TX, USA.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Wake Forest vs. SMU Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Wake Forest vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+7.5 -105O 146.5 -115+275
SMU -7.5 -115U 146.5 -105-350

Wake Forest vs SMU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 78.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wake Forest vs SMU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.63 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+3.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+6.75 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.03 Units / 9% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 11-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -11.98% ROI).

  • 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.65 Units / 2.88% ROI
  • 9-16 when betting the Over for -8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI
  • 16-9 when betting the Under for +6.1 Units / 22.18% ROI

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 3.6% ROI).

  • 18-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.85 Units / 0.57% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.96% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.45 Units / -20.68% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.0

Wake Forest is shooting 29% from three (146/500) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest has averaged 11.5 assists per game (288 assists/25 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.7

Wake Forest had a TS% of 51% last season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU is shooting 39% from three (200/509) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

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 82.8 points per game (1,987 points/24 games) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74.8

SMU has averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (767 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (91/334) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (429/1,068) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (279/722) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (197/650) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 allowed opponents to shoot 39% (499/1,266) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%

SMU has averaged 7.8 steals per game (187 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

SMU has 187 steals this season — tied for 2nd most among ACC Teams


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