SMU vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: SMU vs Vanderbilt

The SMU Mustangs go up against the Vanderbilt Commodores, with tip-off scheduled for 21:15 on Wednesday, December 3.

We’ve identified a betting angle for SMU vs Vanderbilt on the totals. Our prediction is Under 167.5 points which can be backed at odds of -105.

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SMU Mustangs won their previous game 87-81 (OT). This was a road victory against Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Vanderbilt Commodores won their last game, beating Saint Mary's Gaels at home. It was a 96-71 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

SMU beat Vanderbilt in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 84-72 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	8-0	783	588	195	5-0	3-0	8W
SMU	8-0	736	592	144	7-0	1-0	8W

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SMU vs Vanderbilt Prediction & Picks

This SMU vs Vanderbilt betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect fireworks in this college matchup. The two teams might not score a huge combined total and our pick is to back Under 167.5 points at odds of -105.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key SMU vs Vanderbilt stats:

• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 SMU games on the road.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 19 SMU games on the road.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Vanderbilt games at home.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Vanderbilt games.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Vanderbilt games.

Under 167.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

SMU 73 - 87 Vanderbilt

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SMU vs Vanderbilt 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.

The favorites are 86% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Vanderbilt priced at -625 to triumph in this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +440 about SMU.

The current spread is 10.5 and total points is 167.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 167.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

SMU

+440

Vanderbilt

-625

Point Spread

SMU +10.5

-118

Vanderbilt -10.5

-104

Total Points

Under 167.5

-105

Over 167.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

SMU Stats

Vanderbilt Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 167.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.20 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 165.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 167.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.10 pts and allowed 72.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.70 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Missouri	8-0	743	545	198	7-0	1-0	8W
Vanderbilt	8-0	783	588	195	5-0	3-0	8W
LSU	7-0	660	478	182	5-0	2-0	7W
Georgia	7-1	792	568	224	6-1	1-0	1W
Tennessee	7-1	687	523	164	6-1	1-0	1L
Texas	6-2	727	575	152	5-1	1-1	2W
Texas A&M	6-2	749	603	146	5-1	1-1	4W
Auburn	6-2	708	597	111	5-2	1-0	1W
Kentucky	5-2	629	442	187	5-1	0-1	2W
Arkansas	5-2	617	501	116	5-1	0-1	1L
Alabama	5-2	669	574	95	3-2	2-0	2W
Florida	5-2	601	508	93	5-1	0-1	1W
Oklahoma	5-2	606	521	85	4-0	1-2	3W
Ole Miss	5-2	554	474	80	5-0	0-2	2L
South Carolina	5-2	565	490	75	5-0	0-2	1W
Mississippi State	3-4	558	569	-11	3-2	0-2	1L

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	8-0	735	470	265	6-0	2-0	8W
Louisville	7-0	677	441	236	6-0	1-0	7W
SMU	8-0	736	592	144	7-0	1-0	8W
Clemson	7-1	682	510	172	6-0	1-1	4W
Virginia	6-1	613	473	140	5-0	1-1	1W
North Carolina	6-1	583	460	123	6-0	0-1	1L
California	6-1	591	487	104	6-0	0-1	3W
Stanford	6-1	569	503	66	4-1	2-0	2W
Virginia Tech	6-2	661	591	70	5-0	1-2	2L
Wake Forest	6-2	699	575	124	5-0	1-2	3W
Miami	6-2	693	523	170	5-1	1-1	1W
NC State	5-2	655	536	119	4-1	1-1	1L
Florida State	5-2	618	517	101	5-1	0-1	1L
Notre Dame	5-3	603	538	65	5-0	0-3	1L
Pittsburgh	5-3	572	532	40	5-1	0-2	1W
Georgia Tech	5-3	572	540	32	5-1	0-2	2L
Syracuse	4-3	524	457	67	3-0	1-3	3L
Boston College	4-4	564	525	39	3-3	1-1	1W

• 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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