SMU vs NC State Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Joseph Bolden, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 25 days ago | Last Updated: Jan 25, 09:40 | 4 min read

Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)

Basketball NCAAB Sat 25 Jan 12:00

NC State Wolfpack

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Back SMU to Beat NC State

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.

Each Team Lost Previous Clash

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	19-6	2053	1784	269	12-4	7-2	1L
NC State	10-15	1734	1714	20	10-7	0-8	1W

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

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 vs NC State Prediction

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.

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.

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.

Our Pick

SMU Moneyline @ -114 Bet Now

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Player Props

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.

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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.

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SMU vs NC State Bet Builder Tips

Moneyline SMU

Totals Under 145.5

Player Points Ben Middlebrooks Under 9.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are SMU on the moneyline, Under 145.5 on the total and Ben Middlebrooks (NC State) to score Under 9.5 points.

Should you want to back different picks for the same game, then a bet builder will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised basketball wagering tool where you can choose different selections and combine the odds together.

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Correct Score Prediction

SMU

73 - 68 NC State logo

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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle

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.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Marcus Hill Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

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.

Player Points

Marcus Hill (NC State)

Jayden Taylor (NC State)

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Chuck Harris (SMU)

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Player Assists

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Marcus Hill (NC State)

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Jayden Taylor (NC State)

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Player Rebounds

Matt Cross (SMU)

Marcus Hill (NC State)

Ben Middlebrooks (NC State)

Chuck Harris (SMU)

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NC State

NCAAB: 19/01 California 65 NC State62
NCAAB: 16/01 NC State 76 Virginia Tech79
NCAAB: 11/01 North Carolina 63 NC State61
NCAAB: 09/01 Notre Dame 65 NC State66
NCAAB: 04/01 NC State 59 Wake Forest77

Team Stats

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SMU Stats

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Moneyline

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

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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

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	23-3	2105	1581	524	15-2	8-1	3W
Clemson	21-5	2013	1726	287	14-2	7-3	3W
Louisville	20-6	2067	1793	274	10-4	10-2	4W
SMU	19-6	2053	1784	269	12-4	7-2	1L
Wake Forest	19-7	1836	1734	102	13-2	6-5	1W
Stanford	16-10	1939	1868	71	13-4	3-6	2L
Pittsburgh	16-10	2011	1846	165	12-3	4-7	2W
Florida State	15-10	1883	1773	110	10-4	5-6	1L
North Carolina	15-11	2087	1997	90	10-4	5-7	1W
Georgia Tech	13-13	1939	1911	28	12-5	1-8	2W
Virginia	13-13	1676	1703	-27	9-7	4-6	1L
California	12-14	1941	1968	-27	10-5	2-9	3L
Notre Dame	11-14	1830	1772	58	8-6	3-8	1L
Virginia Tech	11-15	1786	1869	-83	7-9	4-6	2L
Boston College	11-15	1846	1964	-118	11-7	0-8	1W
Syracuse	11-16	2017	2123	-106	9-6	2-10	3L
NC State	10-15	1734	1714	20	10-7	0-8	1W
Miami	6-19	1881	1997	-116	6-8	0-11	1L