SMU vs NC State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Jan 2025

We’re really confident about SMU who look capable of landing a win. Our prediction is the road team to beat NC State on the Moneyline and you can get -114 which looks like a great way to go.

SMU Mustangs lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 98-73 at home to Louisville Cardinals.

NC State Wolfpack lost their last game, being beaten at home to California Golden Bears 65-62.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
SMU	11-2	1184	994	190	10-0	1-2	2W
NC State	10-4	1218	995	223	9-2	1-2	3W

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SMU vs NC State Prediction & Picks

There’s a strong case that SMU will end up winning and that means wagering the road team on the Moneyline. You can get a generous -114 that they triumph in this college matchup.

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key SMU vs NC State stats:

• SMU have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• SMU have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• SMU have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• NC State have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• NC State have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• NC State have lost their last 3 games.

SMU Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

SMU can be backed in many different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Spread or the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

Our Game Prediction

SMU Moneyline @ -114 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ben Middlebrooks Under 9.5 Points -111

Ben Middlebrooks (NC State) can be wagered to register Under 9.5 points at -111. We are keen to take the selection that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Ben Middlebrooks Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-111

Assists

Over 1.5

+152

Under 1.5

-200

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-169

Under 4.5

+130

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B.J. Edwards Over 3.5 Rebounds -108

B.J. Edwards (SMU) can be backed to secure Over 3.5 rebounds at -108. We’re anticipating a strong performance from him, so it makes sense that he will cover the line.

Latest B.J. Edwards Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

-103

Under 10.5

-125

Assists

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-120

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Correct Score Prediction

SMU 73 - 68 NC State

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Mustangs. Backing them to win 73-68 means you can land a potential monster return.

SMU vs NC State 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 NC State priced up at +126 for a victory, with SMU trading at -152. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this college game is 60%.

There is a spread of 2.5 and total points has a line of 145.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those who wager Under 145.5 can get -110.

There’s a chance to back SMU at -150 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, NC State are available at +110.

College basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

SMU

-152

NC State

+126

Point Spread

SMU -2.5

-115

NC State +2.5

-105

Total Points

Under 145.5

-110

Over 145.5

-110

Marcus Hill is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -112 that he goes Over 14.5 points and -115 when it comes to Under.

Marcus Hill (NC State)

Over 14.5

-112

Under 14.5

-115

Jayden Taylor (NC State)

Over 13.5

-118

Under 13.5

-110

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 13.5

-103

Under 13.5

-125

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Over 12.5

-108

Under 12.5

-120

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-100

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Over 10.5

-103

Under 10.5

-125

Ben Middlebrooks (NC State)

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-111

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 3.5

-169

Under 3.5

+130

Marcus Hill (NC State)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Jayden Taylor (NC State)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+105

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-115

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-120

Ben Middlebrooks (NC State)

Over 1.5

+152

Under 1.5

-200

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-115

Marcus Hill (NC State)

Over 4.5

+109

Under 4.5

-141

Ben Middlebrooks (NC State)

Over 4.5

-169

Under 4.5

+130

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Over 3.5

+126

Under 3.5

-164

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-120

Jayden Taylor (NC State)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+135

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

SMU Stats

NC State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 132.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.00 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.10 pts and allowed 62.70 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
North Carolina	13-1	1137	892	245	11-0	2-1	7W
Duke	12-1	1131	830	301	9-0	3-1	1W
Miami	12-2	1239	949	290	10-1	2-1	7W
Virginia Tech	12-2	1175	1029	146	10-0	2-2	6W
California	12-2	1150	957	193	12-1	0-1	1L
Louisville	11-2	1189	888	301	8-0	3-2	2W
SMU	11-2	1184	994	190	10-0	1-2	2W
Virginia	11-2	1131	893	238	9-0	2-2	1L
Clemson	11-3	1100	917	183	9-0	2-3	4W
Stanford	11-3	1104	987	117	7-3	4-0	1L
NC State	10-4	1218	995	223	9-2	1-2	3W
Notre Dame	10-4	1044	929	115	8-1	2-3	1W
Syracuse	9-5	1031	907	124	8-2	1-3	1L
Wake Forest	9-5	1148	1036	112	7-2	2-3	2L
Georgia Tech	9-5	1074	999	75	9-2	0-3	1L
Boston College	7-6	918	867	51	6-5	1-1	2W
Florida State	7-7	1171	1097	74	7-3	0-4	1L
Pittsburgh	7-7	1031	957	74	6-3	1-4	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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