Massive SMU Win Could Be On the Cards

We’re predicting that SMU will be superior to Cal and that’s why we’re backing them on the spread at -10.5. Take the -120 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.

Each Team Bidding to Secure Another Win

California Golden Bears previous game saw them claim a 98-94 (OT) home win over Miami Hurricanes.

SMU Mustangs got the win in their last game. A 63-57 triumph occurred on the road when meeting NC State Wolfpack.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
SMU	23-10	2641	2347	294	14-5	9-5	1L
California	14-19	2494	2534	-40	11-6	3-13	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Cal vs SMU stats:

The -10.5 line has been covered by SMU in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
The -10.5 line has been covered by SMU in 11 of their last 20 games.
The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cal in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cal in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Cal vs SMU Prediction

Our pick is that SMU will get the better of their opponents by a significant margin in this college matchup. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -10.5 which is currently available at odds of -120.

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SMU -10.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

Our Pick

SMU -10.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Player Props

Kevin Miller Under 2.5 Rebounds +125

Kevin Miller (SMU) can be backed to record Under 2.5 rebounds at +125. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line which looks generous for this Player Rebounds bet.

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Matt Cross Over 8.5 Rebounds -141

Matt Cross (SMU) can be backed to register Over 8.5 rebounds at -141. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering a generous Player Rebounds line.

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Cal vs SMU Bet Builder Tips

Spread SMU -10.5

Totals Under 153.5

Player Rebounds Kevin Miller Under 2.5

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Correct Score Prediction

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67 - 80 SMU logo

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There are lots of different ways to back the Mustangs on the correct score betting and something like 80-67 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

Cal 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 Big Favorites With the Books

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -1000 about SMU which reflects they have a 91% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +660 about California.

The current spread is 12.5 and total points is 150.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 150.5 at -105.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites SMU at -330. On the flip side, Cal are +225 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Matt Cross Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Matt Cross is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get +122 that he scores Over 14.5 points or -159 that he goes Under.

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NCAAB: 26/01 Miami 94 California98
NCAAB: 23/01 Florida State 68 California77
NCAAB: 19/01 California 65 NC State62
NCAAB: 16/01 California 53 North Carolina79
NCAAB: 12/01 Virginia Tech 71 California68

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Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 153.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.00 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 155.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 153.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.40 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	31-3	2812	2105	707	20-2	11-1	11W
Clemson	27-6	2519	2167	352	17-2	10-4	1L
Louisville	27-7	2672	2343	329	16-4	11-3	1L
SMU	23-10	2641	2347	294	14-5	9-5	1L
Wake Forest	21-11	2246	2177	69	15-4	6-7	1L
North Carolina	22-13	2828	2624	204	14-5	8-8	1L
Stanford	20-13	2409	2329	80	17-4	3-9	1L
Florida State	17-15	2383	2319	64	12-6	5-9	1L
Pittsburgh	17-15	2428	2267	161	13-4	4-11	1L
Georgia Tech	17-16	2421	2390	31	15-5	2-11	1L
Virginia	15-17	2073	2137	-64	10-8	5-9	2L
Notre Dame	15-18	2397	2392	5	12-7	3-11	1L
Syracuse	14-19	2464	2566	-102	11-6	3-13	1L
California	14-19	2494	2534	-40	11-6	3-13	1L
Virginia Tech	13-19	2213	2341	-128	8-12	5-7	3L
NC State	12-19	2155	2180	-25	12-7	0-12	1L
Boston College	12-19	2182	2349	-167	12-8	0-11	4L
Miami	7-24	2294	2500	-206	7-10	0-14	1W