LSU vs SMU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Dec 2024

Back SMU to Overpower LSU

We expect SMU to cover the -4.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 to overcome LSU.

Each Team Bidding to Secure Another Win

LSU Tigers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 80-71 triumph against Florida Gulf Coast Eagles.

Southern Methodist Mustangs won their last game, beating Virginia Cavaliers at home. It was a 63-51 win.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
SMU	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
LSU	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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LSU vs SMU Prediction & Picks

Our best wager is that SMU are going to cover a generous -4.5 on the spread. You can get -110 that there’s a bigger margin of victory in this college contest.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our college basketball handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key LSU vs SMU stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by SMU in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by SMU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by SMU in 3 consecutive games.

SMU -4.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling points. Choose how many to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Best Bet

SMU -4.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Miller Under 3.5 Rebounds -120

Kevin Miller (SMU) can be backed to total Under 3.5 rebounds at -120. We really like this player prop so we’re going to bet on him to fall short when it comes to rebounds.

Latest Kevin Miller Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-123

Assists

Over 3.5

-200

Under 3.5

+152

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-123

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Matt Cross Under 7.5 Rebounds +125

Matt Cross (SMU) is available at +125 to rack up Under 7.5 rebounds. The total looks reasonably high and we anticipate he will fall short of the line when it comes to the Player Rebounds.

Latest Matt Cross Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 8.5

-118

Under 8.5

-110

Assists

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-125

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-156

Under 7.5

+120

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Correct Score Prediction

LSU 74 - 82 SMU

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on SMU to record a 82-74 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

LSU 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.

Books Have SMU as Favorites

The SMU odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -179 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 64% chance of winning. LSU are the underdogs at +146 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

4.5 is the spread and 153.5 is the total points line. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 153.5, then the odds are -110.

Favorites SMU are available at odds of -160 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. LSU are chalked up at +120 to reach this total first.

The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college basketball games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

LSU

+146

SMU

-179

Point Spread

LSU +4.5

-118

SMU -4.5

-104

Total Points

Under 153.5

-110

Over 153.5

-110

Cam Carter Favorite to Score the Most Points

Cam Carter is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -112 that he goes Over 16.5 points and -115 when it comes to Under.

Cam Carter (LSU)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-115

Jordan Sears (LSU)

Over 16.5

-110

Under 16.5

-118

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-123

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 8.5

-118

Under 8.5

-110

Dji Bailey (LSU)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-115

Jordan Sears (LSU)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-149

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 3.5

-200

Under 3.5

+152

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-125

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 7.5

-156

Under 7.5

+120

Cam Carter (LSU)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-130

Jordan Sears (LSU)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-125

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-123

Dji Bailey (LSU)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-105

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LSU Stats

SMU Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 152.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 152.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.80 pts and allowed 69.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.50 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Boston College	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Notre Dame	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Virginia Tech	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Virginia	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Syracuse	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Stanford	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
SMU	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Pittsburgh	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
North Carolina	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
California	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
NC State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Miami	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Louisville	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Florida State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Duke	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Clemson	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Wake Forest	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Alabama	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Arkansas	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Auburn	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Florida	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Georgia	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Kentucky	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
LSU	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ole Miss	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Mississippi State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Missouri	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Oklahoma	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
South Carolina	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Tennessee	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Texas A&M	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Texas	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Vanderbilt	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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