SMU vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 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
Virginia Tech	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 Virginia Tech Prediction & Picks

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.

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:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by SMU in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by SMU in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by SMU in 2 consecutive games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia Tech in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia Tech in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia Tech in 2 consecutive games at home.

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.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Cross Over 12.5 Points -110

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

Points

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Assists

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-115

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-164

Under 7.5

+125

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Kevin Miller Under 2.5 Rebounds -110

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

Points

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-105

Assists

Over 4.5

-175

Under 4.5

+135

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-115

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Correct Score Prediction

SMU 82 - 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.

Moneyline

SMU

-244

Virginia Tech

+198

Point Spread

SMU -6.5

-102

Virginia Tech +6.5

-120

Total Points

Under 145.5

-105

Over 145.5

-115

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.

Toibu Lawal (Virginia Tech)

Over 13.5

-130

Under 13.5

-100

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-105

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech)

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-143

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 4.5

-175

Under 4.5

+135

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-115

Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech)

Over 1.5

+136

Under 1.5

-179

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 7.5

-164

Under 7.5

+125

Toibu Lawal (Virginia Tech)

Over 6.5

-141

Under 6.5

+108

Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech)

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-115

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-115

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

Last 5 & H2H

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

Moneyline

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

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 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

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

• 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