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.
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
|
24-10 | 2521 | 2269 | 252 | 16-3 | 8-7 | 1L |
SMU
|
20-13 | 2779 | 2561 | 218 | 17-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
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:
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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Player Prop Picks
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
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
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Clemson -4.5 on the spread, Over 149.5 and Jestin Porter (Clemson) to score Over 11.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
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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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.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
SMU Stats
Clemson Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
32-2 | 2798 | 2147 | 651 | 21-0 | 11-2 | 11W |
Virginia
|
29-5 | 2742 | 2326 | 416 | 19-1 | 10-4 | 1L |
Miami
|
25-8 | 2704 | 2349 | 355 | 16-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
24-8 | 2553 | 2282 | 271 | 19-1 | 5-7 | 2L |
|
Clemson
|
24-10 | 2521 | 2269 | 252 | 16-3 | 8-7 | 1L |
Louisville
|
23-10 | 2797 | 2382 | 415 | 16-2 | 7-8 | 1L |
California
|
21-11 | 2492 | 2344 | 148 | 17-4 | 4-7 | 2L |
Stanford
|
20-12 | 2431 | 2326 | 105 | 12-7 | 8-5 | 1L |
NC State
|
20-13 | 2762 | 2525 | 237 | 13-7 | 7-6 | 1L |
|
SMU
|
20-13 | 2779 | 2561 | 218 | 17-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
Virginia Tech
|
19-13 | 2521 | 2396 | 125 | 15-4 | 4-9 | 2L |
Florida State
|
18-15 | 2652 | 2572 | 80 | 12-8 | 6-7 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
17-16 | 2602 | 2543 | 59 | 12-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Syracuse
|
15-17 | 2400 | 2376 | 24 | 12-6 | 3-11 | 6L |
Notre Dame
|
13-18 | 2308 | 2335 | -27 | 11-7 | 2-11 | 2L |
Pittsburgh
|
13-20 | 2327 | 2370 | -43 | 8-10 | 5-10 | 1L |
Boston College
|
11-20 | 2090 | 2191 | -101 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 1W |
Georgia Tech
|
11-20 | 2287 | 2400 | -113 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 12L |
- 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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