Syracuse vs SMU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2025
Our prediction is for SMU to cover the spread when they go up against Syracuse. The -8.5 line looks attractive at -110 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.
Syracuse Orange got the win in their previous game. A 66-62 triumph occurred on the road when playing Florida State Seminoles.
SMU Mustangs were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 76-69 reverse against Florida State Seminoles.
Head-to-Head Statistics
SMU triumphed 77-75 when they last played Syracuse.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMU
|
9-1 | 898 | 760 | 138 | 8-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
Syracuse
|
6-4 | 726 | 650 | 76 | 5-1 | 1-3 | 1L |
Syracuse vs SMU Prediction & Picks
Our pick is for SMU to cover the attractive -8.5 line in this college showdown. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -110 is available.
It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our college basketball predictions.
Key Syracuse vs SMU stats:
SMU -8.5 Probability
According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.
Player Prop Picks
Matt Cross (SMU) can be wagered to rack up Over 12.5 points at -130. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.
Latest Matt Cross Player Prop Odds
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Kevin Miller (SMU) can be wagered to secure Over 4.5 assists at -164. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.
Latest Kevin Miller Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes SMU -8.5 on the spread, along with Over 149.5 and Matt Cross (SMU) to score Over 12.5 points.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
72
-
84
SMU
There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Mustangs to enjoy a 84-72 winning scoreline.
Syracuse vs SMU Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
SMU are -417 favorites and that means a 81% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Syracuse, you will find +315 about the underdogs.
The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 149.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 149.5 selection is available to back at -115.
You can back SMU to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are -230 to achieve this, with Syracuse +165 to win the race to this total.
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J.J. Starling is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -110 that he gets Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Syracuse Stats
SMU Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 151.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 79.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 150.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
10-0 | 868 | 596 | 272 | 7-0 | 3-0 | 10W |
California
|
10-1 | 909 | 761 | 148 | 10-0 | 0-1 | 7W |
Louisville
|
9-1 | 943 | 681 | 262 | 7-0 | 2-1 | 2W |
Virginia
|
9-1 | 871 | 675 | 196 | 7-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
North Carolina
|
9-1 | 811 | 647 | 164 | 8-0 | 1-1 | 3W |
|
SMU
|
9-1 | 898 | 760 | 138 | 8-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
Miami
|
9-2 | 960 | 732 | 228 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 4W |
Virginia Tech
|
9-2 | 916 | 810 | 106 | 7-0 | 2-2 | 3W |
Stanford
|
8-2 | 823 | 732 | 91 | 5-2 | 3-0 | 1W |
Notre Dame
|
9-3 | 928 | 817 | 111 | 8-0 | 1-3 | 4W |
Clemson
|
8-3 | 900 | 730 | 170 | 7-0 | 1-3 | 1W |
Wake Forest
|
7-3 | 842 | 727 | 115 | 5-1 | 2-2 | 1W |
NC State
|
7-4 | 964 | 804 | 160 | 6-2 | 1-2 | 1L |
|
Syracuse
|
6-4 | 726 | 650 | 76 | 5-1 | 1-3 | 1L |
Georgia Tech
|
6-4 | 724 | 692 | 32 | 6-2 | 0-2 | 1W |
Florida State
|
5-5 | 853 | 809 | 44 | 5-3 | 0-2 | 4L |
Boston College
|
5-6 | 774 | 742 | 32 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 1L |
Pittsburgh
|
5-6 | 779 | 772 | 7 | 5-3 | 0-3 | 3L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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