SMU vs Clemson Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: SMU vs Clemson

The SMU Mustangs go up against the Clemson Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, January 7.

Our prediction is for Clemson to cover the spread when they go up against SMU. The -4.5 line looks attractive at -110 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.

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SMU Mustangs won their previous game, beating North Carolina Tar Heels at home. It was a 97-83 win.

Clemson Tigers got the win in their last game. A 73-68 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Pittsburgh Panthers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Clemson beat SMU when the teams last met. It was a 57-54 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Clemson	13-3	1247	1055	192	10-0	3-3	6W
SMU	12-3	1351	1151	200	11-0	1-3	1L

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SMU vs Clemson Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best SMU vs Clemson tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Bet on Clemson against the spread, with an attractive line of -4.5 that the favorites get the job done. There are odds of -110 that are currently on offer for this college contest.

Our team of college basketball handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key SMU vs Clemson stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Clemson in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Clemson in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by SMU in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by SMU in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Clemson -4.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Clemson -4.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jestin Porter Over 11.5 Points -125

Jestin Porter (Clemson) can be wagered to total Over 11.5 points at -125. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Jestin Porter Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-105

Assists

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-185

Rebounds

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

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RJ Godfrey Over 12.5 Points -130

RJ Godfrey (Clemson) can be backed to total Over 12.5 points at -130. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see him cover the line.

Latest RJ Godfrey Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-130

Under 12.5

-100

Assists

Over 2.5

+170

Under 2.5

-227

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+118

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Correct Score Prediction

SMU 72 - 81 Clemson

Let’s roll the dice and try Clemson to achieve a 81-72 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

SMU vs Clemson 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.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Clemson are -200 favorites to win and that means a 67% chance of landing a victory. The market suggests that SMU are least likely to win at +164.

There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 147.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 147.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

SMU

+164

Clemson

-200

Point Spread

SMU +3.5

-102

Clemson -3.5

-120

Total Points

Under 147.5

-105

Over 147.5

-115

The favorite to land the most baskets is Jaron Pierre Jr.. Odds of -125 can be found for him scoring Over 13.5 points and there is -105 for him to go Under.

Jaron Pierre Jr. (SMU)

Over 13.5

-125

Under 13.5

-105

RJ Godfrey (Clemson)

Over 12.5

-130

Under 12.5

-100

Jestin Porter (Clemson)

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-105

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Over 11.5

-110

Under 11.5

-118

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

+105

RJ Godfrey (Clemson)

Over 2.5

+170

Under 2.5

-227

Jestin Porter (Clemson)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-185

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

+105

Jaron Pierre Jr. (SMU)

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-120

RJ Godfrey (Clemson)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+118

Jestin Porter (Clemson)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

SMU Stats

Clemson Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat 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 4 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 169.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.70 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 69.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.40 pts and allowed 59.50 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	14-1	1306	990	316	9-0	5-1	3W
Miami	13-2	1320	1026	294	10-1	3-1	8W
Virginia	13-2	1291	1014	277	10-0	3-2	2W
North Carolina	13-2	1220	989	231	11-0	2-2	1L
Clemson	13-3	1247	1055	192	10-0	3-3	6W
Stanford	13-3	1253	1131	122	8-3	5-0	2W
California	13-3	1282	1112	170	13-1	0-2	1L
SMU	12-3	1351	1151	200	11-0	1-3	1L
Virginia Tech	12-4	1321	1179	142	10-1	2-3	2L
Louisville	11-4	1338	1052	286	8-1	3-3	2L
NC State	11-5	1358	1142	216	9-3	2-2	1W
Syracuse	10-5	1113	979	134	8-2	2-3	1W
Notre Dame	10-5	1115	1001	114	8-1	2-4	1L
Wake Forest	10-6	1306	1195	111	8-3	2-3	1L
Georgia Tech	10-6	1211	1134	77	10-3	0-3	1L
Florida State	7-8	1258	1188	70	7-4	0-4	2L
Pittsburgh	7-8	1099	1030	69	6-4	1-4	2L
Boston College	7-8	1042	1011	31	6-6	1-2	2L

• 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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