LSU vs SMU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: LSU vs SMU

The LSU Tigers go up against the SMU Mustangs, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Saturday, December 13.

Our betting prediction is SMU to get the better of LSU and we think that the odds of -130 represents an attractive wager on the Moneyline.

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LSU Tigers were beaten 82-58 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Texas Tech Red Raiders.

SMU Mustangs last game saw them claim a 93-80 (OT) home win over Texas A&M Aggies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

SMU triumphed 74-64 when they last played LSU.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
SMU	9-1	898	760	138	8-0	1-1	1W
LSU	8-1	796	629	167	5-1	3-0	1L

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LSU vs SMU Prediction & Picks

Dive into our LSU vs SMU betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

SMU are on offer at generous -130 when it comes to winning this college contest. Our pick is that they’ll outscore the road team and there’s value available when it comes to these betting odds.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key LSU vs SMU stats:

• SMU have won 8 consecutive games at home.
• SMU have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• SMU have won 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• LSU have lost 11 of their last 18 games on the road.
• LSU have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

SMU Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 56.5% chance of this pick winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

If you’re looking for a wager at bigger odds, then SMU are an option on the spread. The sportsbooks have a series of lines that you can back them to cover.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

LSU 80 - 83 SMU

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Mustangs claiming a 83-80 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

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.

We’re seeing SMU priced up at -130 for a victory, with LSU trading at +108. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 48% chance of success.

There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 158.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to back Over 158.5, it’s -110.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

LSU

+108

SMU

-130

Point Spread

LSU +1.5

-106

SMU -1.5

-114

Total Points

Under 158.5

-110

Over 158.5

-110

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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

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.80 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 165.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.80 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.80 pts and allowed 73.90 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
Duke	10-0	868	596	272	7-0	3-0	10W
Virginia	9-1	871	675	196	7-0	2-1	4W
California	9-1	830	691	139	9-0	0-1	6W
SMU	9-1	898	760	138	8-0	1-1	1W
Louisville	8-1	844	608	236	6-0	2-1	1W
North Carolina	8-1	731	585	146	7-0	1-1	2W
Virginia Tech	9-2	916	810	106	7-0	2-2	3W
Miami	8-2	856	653	203	6-1	2-1	3W
Stanford	7-2	737	650	87	5-2	2-0	1L
Notre Dame	8-3	846	759	87	7-0	1-3	3W
Clemson	7-3	830	667	163	6-0	1-3	2L
NC State	7-3	888	727	161	6-1	1-2	2W
Wake Forest	7-3	842	727	115	5-1	2-2	1W
Syracuse	6-3	657	580	77	5-0	1-3	2W
Georgia Tech	6-4	724	692	32	6-2	0-2	1W
Florida State	5-4	758	706	52	5-2	0-2	3L
Pittsburgh	5-5	718	693	25	5-3	0-2	2L
Boston College	5-6	774	742	32	4-5	1-1	1L

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	9-0	871	657	214	6-0	3-0	9W
Georgia	8-1	899	641	258	6-1	2-0	2W
LSU	8-1	796	629	167	5-1	3-0	1L
Missouri	9-2	959	778	181	8-0	1-2	1W
Arkansas	7-2	788	639	149	7-1	0-1	2W
Alabama	7-2	856	713	143	5-2	2-0	4W
Tennessee	7-3	809	660	149	6-2	1-1	3L
Texas A&M	7-3	910	769	141	5-1	2-2	1L
Auburn	7-3	859	767	92	6-2	1-1	1L
South Carolina	6-3	730	627	103	6-1	0-2	1W
Oklahoma	6-3	762	675	87	4-0	2-3	1L
Texas	7-4	954	803	151	6-2	1-2	1L
Kentucky	6-4	855	670	185	6-3	0-1	1W
Florida	5-4	740	652	88	5-1	0-3	2L
Ole Miss	5-4	678	612	66	5-1	0-3	4L
Mississippi State	4-5	705	707	-2	3-3	1-2	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

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