We’re Predicting SMU to Cover the Line

Get with SMU with a -4.5 spread. We’re backing the favorites at -120 to enjoy a solid win when they go head to head with Pitt.

Pitt Beaten in Previous Clash

Pittsburgh Panthers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. North Carolina Tar Heels claimed a 67-66 win.

SMU Mustangs won last time out by a 81-75 scoreline. It was on the road against Virginia Tech.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
SMU	23-10	2641	2347	294	14-5	9-5	1L
Pittsburgh	17-15	2428	2267	161	13-4	4-11	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We use the latest injury information to come up with the best possible college basketball predictions. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Pittsburgh vs SMU stats:

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

Pittsburgh vs SMU Prediction

SMU really stand out in this college contest. Back them at -4.5 on the spread with the confidence that the betting favorites cover the line at -120.

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SMU -4.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Matt Cross Under 7.5 Rebounds +110

Matt Cross (SMU) can be backed to register Under 7.5 rebounds at +110. We think that he will fail to cover this total and this Player Rebounds bet can be taken with confidence.

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Chuck Harris Under 2.5 Assists -141

Chuck Harris (SMU) can be wagered to total Under 2.5 assists at -141. We’re happy to take him to fall short of the Player Assists total and go for the Unders option.

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Pittsburgh vs SMU Bet Builder Tips

Spread SMU -4.5

Totals Under 150.5

Player Rebounds Matt Cross Under 7.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh logo

69 - 78 SMU logo

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Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Mustangs to win 78-69 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

Pittsburgh 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 Think SMU Likeliest to Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites SMU are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -185 about them triumphing means a 65% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Pittsburgh are trading at +154.

There is a spread of 4.5 and total points has a line of 149.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to bet Under 149.5, there are odds of -115.

If you’re keen on SMU reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -175 to oblige. Conversely, Pitt can be backed at +125 to make this total first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Ishmael Leggett Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Ishmael Leggett is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -110 that he gets Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.

Player Points

Ishmael Leggett (Pitt)

Jaland Lowe (Pitt)

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Kevin Miller (SMU)

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Player Assists

Jaland Lowe (Pitt)

Kevin Miller (SMU)

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Ishmael Leggett (Pitt)

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Player Rebounds

Matt Cross (SMU)

Samet Yigitoglu (SMU)

Ishmael Leggett (Pitt)

Cameron Corhen (Pitt)

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Last 5 Games

Pittsburgh

NCAAB: 08/02 Pittsburgh 66 North Carolina67
NCAAB: 04/02 Virginia 73 Pittsburgh57
NCAAB: 01/02 Pittsburgh 74 Wake Forest76
NCAAB: 29/01 North Carolina 65 Pittsburgh73
NCAAB: 25/01 Pittsburgh 77 Syracuse73

Team Stats

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SMU Stats

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 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

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

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 150.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.00 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 149.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 73.70 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