Duke vs SMU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Jan 2025
Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when Duke meet SMU, with the 149.5 points line looking on the high side when it comes to the totals.
Duke Blue Devils claimed a victory in their previous game. A 88-65 home win occurred against Virginia Tech.
SMU Mustangs last game saw them claim a 98-82 home win over Longwood Lancers.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
10-0 | 868 | 596 | 272 | 7-0 | 3-0 | 10W |
SMU
|
9-2 | 975 | 849 | 126 | 8-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Duke vs SMU Prediction & Picks
The -110 about Under 149.5 points makes lots of appeal. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this college matchup.
Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.
Key Duke vs SMU stats:
Under 149.5 Probability
The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
It’s all about getting the best odds and one way of maximising your Unders bet is by combining it with the winner on the Match Result & Total lines.
Player Prop Picks
Sion James (Duke) can be backed to rack up Over 2.5 assists at -100. We can back him when it comes to a Player Assists bet and hope that Overs comes in.
Latest Sion James Player Prop Odds
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Cooper Flagg (Duke) is available at -125 to rack up Under 3.5 assists. Taking everything into consideration, we can feel confident that he will fall short of the line.
Latest Cooper Flagg Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 149.5 along with SMU to cover the +8.5 spread. Add in Sion James (Duke) to get Over 2.5 assists.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
74
-
70
SMU
For a fun bet, consider backing Duke to claim a 74-70 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.
Duke 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.
Duke are -345 favorites and that means a 78% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. SMU are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +270.
The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 148.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 148.5, then the odds are -105.
Duke are -230 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. SMU can be wagered at +165 to get to the 20-point mark first.
Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The betting sites offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.
Cooper Flagg is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -103 to score Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -125.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Duke Stats
SMU Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 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 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 133.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 149.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 57.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 65.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 157.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 149.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.40 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.40 pts and allowed 70.00 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 |
Virginia Tech
|
10-2 | 998 | 863 | 135 | 8-0 | 2-2 | 4W |
Miami
|
9-2 | 960 | 732 | 228 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 4W |
|
SMU
|
9-2 | 975 | 849 | 126 | 8-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
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
|
8-3 | 953 | 800 | 153 | 6-1 | 2-2 | 2W |
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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