Tulsa vs SMU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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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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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:41 AM
  • SMU (10-5) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Tulsa (8-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Tulsa / SMU TV channel: ESPN+

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-6) visit Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs (10-5) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Dallas, TX.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The Tulsa vs. SMU Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Tulsa vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tulsa+12.5 -105O 144.5 -105+625
SMU -12.5 -115U 144.5 -115-1000

Tulsa vs SMU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 89.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tulsa vs SMU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tulsa has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.65 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+8.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • SMU have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+2.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.75 Units / 3% ROI)

Tulsa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tulsa has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.28% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.45 Units / 0.84% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 13.64% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -22.16% ROI

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.6 Units / 31.82% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.25 Units / 9.44% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.1 Units / -40.23% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.55 Units / 31.62% ROI

Tulsa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tulsa has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (565 assists/ 630 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Tulsa has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (218 assists/ 233 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Tulsa has averaged 1.20 points per shot (3,287 points/2,728 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Tulsa has averaged 13.7 turnovers per game (233 turnovers/17 games) this season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.7

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

SMU has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (270 assists/ 207 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

SMU is shooting 68% from the free throw line (630/929) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

SMU is shooting 69% from the free throw line (203/295) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

Tulsa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tulsa has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (111/391) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Tulsa has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,189 points/1,041 shots) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Tulsa has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,189 points/1,041 shots) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Tulsa has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (337/1,113) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (27/107) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (368/1,003) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%

SMU has allowed an average of 1.05 points per shot (1,053 points/1,003 shots) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (109/296) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%


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