Back SMU to Overcome Notre Dame

There are lots of reasons to support the prediction that SMU will get the better of Notre Dame. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get -133.

Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

SMU Mustangs lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 77-66 at home to Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 75-60 at home to Louisville Cardinals.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Notre Dame	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
SMU	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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SMU vs Notre Dame Prediction & Picks

We are keeping our pick nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the generous -133 that SMU are able to claim a victory in this college matchup.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our picks along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key SMU vs Notre Dame stats:

SMU have won 8 of their last 10 games.
SMU have won 4 of their last 5 games.
SMU have won 4 consecutive games on the road.
Notre Dame have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
Notre Dame have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
Notre Dame have lost their last 2 games at home.

SMU Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

As an alternative, you could consider the spread where you can bet on SMU to cover a particular line. That means you might need a margin of victory to yield a return.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Cross Over 7.5 Rebounds -122

Matt Cross (SMU) is available at -122 to rack up Over 7.5 rebounds. We’re anticipating a strong performance from him, so it makes sense that he will cover the line.

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Tae Davis Over 5.5 Rebounds -119

Tae Davis (Notre Dame) can be wagered to have Over 5.5 rebounds at -119. We’re confident that he can oblige with an Overs bet considering the generous line that’s on offer.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline SMU

Totals Under 145.5

Player Rebounds Matt Cross Over 7.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of SMU on the moneyline, Under 145.5 and Matt Cross (SMU) to get Over 7.5 rebounds.

A basketball same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

SMU

71 - 69 Notre Dame logo

Notre Dame

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for the Mustangs to win by a 71-69 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

SMU vs Notre Dame 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.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Books

You can back Notre Dame at -111 to win against SMU, with the latter trading at -108. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 52% probability of success.

1.5 is the spread and 145.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 145.5, there are odds of -110.

Notre Dame are favorites at odds of -120 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with SMU available at -120 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Markus Burton Favorite to Score the Most Points

Markus Burton is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -111 can be found for him scoring Over 21.5 points and there is -116 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Markus Burton (Notre Dame)

Tae Davis (Notre Dame)

Matt Cross (SMU)

Chuck Harris (SMU)

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Player Assists

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Markus Burton (Notre Dame)

Tae Davis (Notre Dame)

Matt Cross (SMU)

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Player Rebounds

Matt Cross (SMU)

Samet Yigitoglu (SMU)

Tae Davis (Notre Dame)

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

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Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Last 5 Games

SMU

NCAAB: 16/02 Wake Forest 77 SMU66
NCAAB: 12/02 Pittsburgh 63 SMU83
NCAAB: 06/02 SMU 81 Virginia Tech75
NCAAB: 02/02 Stanford 61 SMU85
NCAAB: 30/01 California 65 SMU76

Notre Dame

NCAAB: 17/02 Louisville 75 Notre Dame60
NCAAB: 13/02 Notre Dame 97 Boston College94
NCAAB: 08/02 Virginia Tech 65 Notre Dame63
NCAAB: 05/02 Notre Dame 60 Florida State67
NCAAB: 02/02 Notre Dame 57 Miami63

Team Stats

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Notre Dame Stats

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
-2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
+2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 148.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 145.5: Covered in 6 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 79.10 pts and allowed 69.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.30 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.00 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 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast	Overall	Home	Away	Strk
Boston College	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Notre Dame	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Virginia Tech	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Virginia	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Syracuse	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Stanford	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
SMU	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Pittsburgh	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
North Carolina	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
California	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
NC State	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Miami	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Louisville	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Florida State	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Duke	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Clemson	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Wake Forest	0-0	0-0	0-0	-