Butler Bulldogs
Basketball NCAAB Sat 15 Nov 14:00
Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Butler vs SMU

The Butler Bulldogs go up against the SMU Mustangs, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, November 15.

The Value Lies With Under 167.5

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 167.5, so we’re prepared to take the -105 that Butler and SMU go under the line.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 81-70 Butler Victory

Butler Bulldogs won their previous game which was at home. It was a 98-66 triumph against Chicago State Cougars.

SMU Mustangs were winners last time out. It was a 102-91 home victory against Murray State Racers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 81-70 win for Butler when they last played SMU.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
SMU 19-10 2488 2262 226 16-2 3-8 2L
Butler 15-14 2319 2243 76 13-6 2-8 1L
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Butler vs SMU Prediction & Picks

Our Butler vs SMU betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Under 167.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. The teams might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this college pick at -105.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.

Key Butler vs SMU stats:

  • The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Butler games on the road.
  • The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Butler games on the road.
  • The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 SMU games.
  • The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 SMU games.

Under 167.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 167.5
Spread SMU -6.5
Result & BTTS 80 SMU / No

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 167.5 on the total, SMU to cover the -6.5 spread and SMU/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Butler Butler logo 77 - 86 SMU logo SMU

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Mustangs to win 86-77 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

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Butler vs SMU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

SMU Favorites to Win According to the Books

With the sportsbooks giving them a 79% probability of winning this college game, SMU might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -385 Moneyline betting odds. Butler are the underdogs at +300 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 7.5 and the total points line is 162.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 162.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 28-2 2495 1876 619 17-0 11-2 7W
Virginia 25-4 2356 1974 382 15-1 10-3 1L
Miami 23-6 2398 2031 367 15-3 8-3 2W
North Carolina 23-6 2346 2063 283 18-0 5-6 3W
Clemson 21-8 2167 1912 255 14-3 7-5 1W
Louisville 20-9 2493 2095 398 14-2 6-7 2L
California 20-9 2254 2104 150 17-4 3-5 1L
SMU 19-10 2488 2262 226 16-2 3-8 2L
NC State 19-11 2506 2271 235 12-6 7-5 3L
Virginia Tech 18-11 2288 2162 126 14-3 4-8 1L
Stanford 18-11 2197 2100 97 12-6 6-5 2W
Florida State 15-14 2312 2251 61 10-8 5-6 1W
Wake Forest 15-14 2295 2235 60 11-6 4-8 1W
Syracuse 15-14 2200 2142 58 12-5 3-9 3L
Notre Dame 13-16 2161 2172 -11 11-6 2-10 1W
Pittsburgh 11-18 2030 2065 -35 8-9 3-9 1W
Georgia Tech 11-18 2146 2245 -99 10-9 1-9 10L
Boston College 10-19 1950 2050 -100 9-10 1-9 1L
Big East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UConn 27-3 2361 1955 406 16-2 11-1 3W
St. John's 23-6 2394 2053 341 14-3 9-3 1W
Villanova 22-7 2238 2052 186 14-3 8-4 1L
Seton Hall 19-10 2039 1877 162 12-4 7-6 1L
DePaul 16-13 2064 2006 58 12-6 4-7 2W
Butler 15-14 2319 2243 76 13-6 2-8 1L
Providence 14-15 2517 2448 69 10-6 4-9 3W
Xavier 14-15 2283 2313 -30 13-6 1-9 1W
Creighton 14-16 2267 2270 -3 11-6 3-10 3L
Georgetown 13-16 2162 2141 21 9-8 4-8 6L
Marquette 10-19 2172 2218 -46 9-8 1-11 1L
  • 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