SMU vs South Florida Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 25

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South Florida guard Selton Miguel, left, drives around Auburn guard Zep Jasper during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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  • SMU (14-11) is a -2.5 point favorite vs South Florida (16-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • SMU / South Florida TV channel: ESPN2

The SMU Mustangs (14-11) visit Yuengling Center to take on the South Florida Bulls (16-6) on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Tampa, FL.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The SMU vs. South Florida Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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SMU vs. South Florida Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
SMU-2.5 -110O 147.5 -115-145
South Florida +2.5 -110U 147.5 -105+120

SMU vs South Florida Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

SMU vs South Florida Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Florida will cover the spread with 54.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+7.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+6.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+4.60 Units / 28% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 29 games (+12.25 Units / 38% ROI)
  • South Florida have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+8.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+3.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 10.49% ROI).

  • 17-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.6 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.35 Units / -11.71% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.85 Units / 2.97% ROI

South Florida Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Florida has a 16-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.4 Units / 34.12% ROI).

  • 19-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 4.8% ROI
  • 8-17 when betting the Over for -10.7 Units / -38.84% ROI
  • 17-8 when betting the Under for +8.25 Units / 30.05% ROI

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (386 assists/ 275 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

SMU has averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (329 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

SMU is shooting 68% from the free throw line (709/1,043) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

SMU has averaged 16.1 assists per game (386 assists/24 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

South Florida Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida has averaged 72.9 points per game (3,866 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73.6

South Florida is shooting 34% from three (408/1,202) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

South Florida is shooting 69% from the free throw line (714/1,043) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

South Florida is shooting 69% from the free throw line (714/1,043) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (27/107) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (552/1,407) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

SMU has averaged 7.8 steals per game (435 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

SMU has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (1,550 points/1,407 shots) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

South Florida Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida has averaged 6.7 steals per game (354 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

South Florida has 354 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among AAC Teams

South Florida has allowed 70.7 points per game (3,746 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 70.9

South Florida has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,294/3,018) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%


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