SMU vs Louisville Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: SMU vs Louisville
The SMU Mustangs battle the Louisville Cardinals, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 31.
The Unders looks the way to go when SMU and Louisville take to the court. The line looks too high at 161.5 and odds of -110 could favor bettors who go below that total.
SMU Mustangs claimed a victory in their previous game. A 83-80 home win occurred against Florida State Seminoles.
Louisville Cardinals were beaten last game and this was on the road. Duke Blue Devils claimed a 83-52 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Louisville claim a 98-73 win over SMU.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Louisville
|
23-10 | 2797 | 2382 | 415 | 16-2 | 7-8 | 1L |
SMU
|
20-13 | 2779 | 2561 | 218 | 17-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
SMU vs Louisville Prediction & Picks
Our SMU vs Louisville betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when these college rivals meet, with the 161.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.
Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.
Key SMU vs Louisville stats:
Under 161.5 Probability
The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
Bettors looking for more juice from their Unders wager can check out the Match Result & Total lines. Here you simply combine points with the team that will win.
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Player Prop Picks
Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville) can be backed to record Over 2.5 rebounds at -130. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this total making lots of appeal.
Latest Mikel Brown Jr. Player Prop Odds
B.J. Edwards (SMU) can be wagered to have Under 4.5 assists at -141. It might well be the case that he doesn’t cover the line and this Player Assists bet is appealing.
Latest B.J. Edwards Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 161.5 on the total, Louisville to cover the -8.5 spread and Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville) to get Over 2.5 rebounds.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
71
-
84
Louisville
A 84-71 win for Louisville is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.
SMU vs Louisville 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.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -588 about Louisville which reflects they have a 85% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that SMU are least likely to win at +420.
9.5 is the spread and 161.5 is the total points line. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 161.5, there are odds of -110.
If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.
The favorite to land the most baskets is Ryan Conwell. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 19.5 points and there is -110 for him to go Under.
Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
SMU Stats
Louisville Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 160.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 159.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 163.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.90 pts and allowed 78.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 162.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 163.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.40 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.30 pts and allowed 69.80 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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