SMU vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 05 Feb 2025
SMU to Overpower Virginia Tech
Our pick is that SMU will gain the upper hand in their meeting with Virginia Tech. This leads us to backing them against the spread at -102, with the -6.5 line offering lots of appeal.
Both Teams Won Last Time Out
SMU Mustangs won their previous game which was at home. It was a 85-61 triumph against Stanford Cardinal.
Virginia Tech triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Virginia Cavaliers were beaten 75-74.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMU
|
23-10 | 2641 | 2347 | 294 | 14-5 | 9-5 | 1L |
Virginia Tech
|
13-19 | 2213 | 2341 | -128 | 8-12 | 5-7 | 3L |
Expert College Basketball Analysis
The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing college basketball predictions. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we can make the best picks.
Key SMU vs Virginia Tech stats:
SMU vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Our pick is for SMU to cover the generous -6.5 line in this college contest. They should be able to win by a more comfortable margin and odds of -102 are available for the favorites.
It’s good to explore all avenues and you might prefer bigger odds about the selection you want to make. Go ahead and move the line until you’re happy with the price.
SMU -6.5 Probability
The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 50.5% prospect of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.
Our Pick
SMU -6.5 @ -102
Player Props
Matt Cross (SMU) can be wagered to total Over 12.5 points at -110. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see him cover the line.
Latest Matt Cross Player Prop Odds
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Kevin Miller (SMU) can be backed to have Under 2.5 rebounds at -110. There is plenty of juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and it looks a bet worth having.
Latest Kevin Miller Player Prop Odds
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SMU vs Virginia Tech Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes SMU -5.5 on the spread, along with Over 145.5 and Matt Cross (SMU) to score Over 12.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
82
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71
Virginia Tech
Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Mustangs can be backed speculatively to achieve a 82-71 victory.
SMU vs Virginia Tech 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.
Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest SMU Victory
For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean SMU are -244 favorites to win and that means a 71% chance of landing a victory. At +198, Virginia Tech are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread currently stands at 6.5 and the total points line is 145.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 145.5 selection is available to back at -115.
Those wanting to back SMU to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of -160 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back Virginia Tech, then odds of +120 can be found.
The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college basketball games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Betting Lines & Odds
Toibu Lawal Favorite to Score the Most Baskets
In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Toibu Lawal is available at -130 to rack up Over 13.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -100 is available.
Player Points
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Last 5 & H2H
SMU
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
SMU Stats
Virginia Tech Stats
Moneyline
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.70 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 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.80 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 143.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 145.5: Covered in 4 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 69.50 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 73.30 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
31-3 | 2812 | 2105 | 707 | 20-2 | 11-1 | 11W |
Clemson
|
27-6 | 2519 | 2167 | 352 | 17-2 | 10-4 | 1L |
Louisville
|
27-7 | 2672 | 2343 | 329 | 16-4 | 11-3 | 1L |
|
SMU
|
23-10 | 2641 | 2347 | 294 | 14-5 | 9-5 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
21-11 | 2246 | 2177 | 69 | 15-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
22-13 | 2828 | 2624 | 204 | 14-5 | 8-8 | 1L |
Stanford
|
20-13 | 2409 | 2329 | 80 | 17-4 | 3-9 | 1L |
Florida State
|
17-15 | 2383 | 2319 | 64 | 12-6 | 5-9 | 1L |
Pittsburgh
|
17-15 | 2428 | 2267 | 161 | 13-4 | 4-11 | 1L |
Georgia Tech
|
17-16 | 2421 | 2390 | 31 | 15-5 | 2-11 | 1L |
Virginia
|
15-17 | 2073 | 2137 | -64 | 10-8 | 5-9 | 2L |
Notre Dame
|
15-18 | 2397 | 2392 | 5 | 12-7 | 3-11 | 1L |
Syracuse
|
14-19 | 2464 | 2566 | -102 | 11-6 | 3-13 | 1L |
California
|
14-19 | 2494 | 2534 | -40 | 11-6 | 3-13 | 1L |
|
Virginia Tech
|
13-19 | 2213 | 2341 | -128 | 8-12 | 5-7 | 3L |
NC State
|
12-19 | 2155 | 2180 | -25 | 12-7 | 0-12 | 1L |
Boston College
|
12-19 | 2182 | 2349 | -167 | 12-8 | 0-11 | 4L |
Miami
|
7-24 | 2294 | 2500 | -206 | 7-10 | 0-14 | 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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