Butler Bulldogs
Basketball NCAAB Sat 15 Nov 14:00
Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

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.

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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 9-1 898 760 138 8-0 1-1 1W
Butler 7-2 788 650 138 7-1 0-1 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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Published 21:07, 14 November 2025

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.

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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.

Butler 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 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.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Rebounds, Steals, Blocks, Assists or Points, then the player props could be an option. It’s a fantastic way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide lots of choice.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Butler logo Butler Stats
SMU logo SMU Stats
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
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

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
SMU 9-1 898 760 138 8-0 1-1 1W
Louisville 8-1 844 608 236 6-0 2-1 1W
Virginia 8-1 787 615 172 6-0 2-1 3W
North Carolina 8-1 731 585 146 7-0 1-1 2W
California 8-1 737 620 117 8-0 0-1 5W
Miami 8-2 856 653 203 6-1 2-1 3W
Virginia Tech 8-2 820 736 84 6-0 2-2 2W
Stanford 7-2 737 650 87 5-2 2-0 1L
Clemson 7-2 766 600 166 6-0 1-2 1L
Wake Forest 7-3 842 727 115 5-1 2-2 1W
Notre Dame 7-3 766 694 72 6-0 1-3 2W
NC State 6-3 803 682 121 5-1 1-2 1W
Syracuse 5-3 586 517 69 4-0 1-3 1W
Georgia Tech 6-4 724 692 32 6-2 0-2 1W
Florida State 5-4 758 706 52 5-2 0-2 3L
Boston College 5-5 700 666 34 4-4 1-1 1W
Pittsburgh 5-5 718 693 25 5-3 0-2 2L
Big East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Seton Hall 9-1 761 619 142 6-0 3-1 3W
UConn 8-1 721 544 177 5-1 3-0 4W
Villanova 7-1 664 531 133 6-0 1-1 7W
Butler 7-2 788 650 138 7-1 0-1 1L
Xavier 7-3 787 729 58 7-2 0-1 4W
DePaul 6-3 698 639 59 6-3 0-0 1W
Georgetown 6-3 706 673 33 5-1 1-2 1L
St. John's 5-3 709 593 116 4-2 1-1 1W
Providence 6-4 904 824 80 5-1 1-3 2W
Creighton 5-4 670 643 27 5-0 0-4 1L
Marquette 5-5 809 764 45 5-3 0-2 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