SMU vs Syracuse Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: SMU vs Syracuse
The SMU Mustangs square off against the Syracuse Orange, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, February 14.
We wouldn’t be surprised to see Syracuse win and it makes sense to take +2.5 on the spread at -110 when they go up against SMU.
SMU Mustangs won their previous game, beating Notre Dame Fighting Irish at home. It was a 89-81 win.
Syracuse Orange won their last game, beating California Golden Bears at home. It was a 107-100 (OT) win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
SMU had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 73-53 win over Syracuse.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMU
|
20-13 | 2779 | 2561 | 218 | 17-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
Syracuse
|
15-17 | 2400 | 2376 | 24 | 12-6 | 3-11 | 6L |
SMU vs Syracuse Prediction & Picks
Your complete SMU vs Syracuse betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.
Game Prediction
Our best bet is Syracuse at +2.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat would mean our pick at odds of -110 lands a really nice return for this college contest.
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Key SMU vs Syracuse stats:
Syracuse +2.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Naithan George (Syracuse) can be wagered to rack up Over 6.5 assists at +105. The total for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors able to get plenty of juice.
Latest Naithan George Player Prop Odds
Donnie Freeman (Syracuse) can be backed to record Over 16.5 points at -120. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.
Latest Donnie Freeman Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Syracuse to cover the +1.5 spread, Over 157.5 on the total and Naithan George (Syracuse) to get Over 6.5 assists.
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Correct Score Prediction
81
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83
Syracuse
There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 83-81 win for Syracuse. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.
SMU vs Syracuse 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.
SMU are -128 favorites and that means a 56% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +106 about Syracuse.
There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 157.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 157.5, then the odds are -105.
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Donnie Freeman is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 16.5 points or -108 that he goes Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
SMU Stats
Syracuse Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- Game Totals: An average of 157.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 157.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 157.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 78.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 161.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 157.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 157.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 74.60 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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