Syracuse Orange
Basketball NCAAB Tue 4 Mar 21:00
Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings
Under 156.5 Looks Good Value

Play the Unders at -110 when Syracuse and SMU take to the court. The 156.5 points line looks plenty big enough and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

Syracuse Orange suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 101-95 (OT) scoreline occurred on the road against Virginia Tech.

SMU Mustangs were beaten last game and this was on the road. Stanford Cardinal claimed a 73-68 win.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
SMU 9-2 975 849 126 8-0 1-2 1L
Syracuse 6-4 726 650 76 5-1 1-3 1L
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Syracuse vs SMU Prediction & Picks

We’ve identified a betting angle for this college matchup on the totals. Our pick is Under 156.5 points which can currently be backed at odds of -110.

The college basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Syracuse vs SMU stats:

  • The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Syracuse games.
  • The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Syracuse games.
  • The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 SMU games at home.
  • The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 SMU games.
  • The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 SMU games at home.

Under 156.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: J.J. Starling Under 17.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

J.J. Starling (Syracuse) is available at -110 to record Under 17.5 points. It’s anticipated that he might fall short of the mark and that leads us to an Unders bet.

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Matt Cross Under 1.5 Assists +145 BetMGM logo

Matt Cross (SMU) can be wagered to finish with Under 1.5 assists at +145. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet.

Latest Matt Cross Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 156.5
Spread SMU -12.5
Player Points J.J. Starling Under 17.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 155.5 along with SMU to cover the -12.5 spread. Add in J.J. Starling (Syracuse) to score Under 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Syracuse Syracuse logo 69 - 84 SMU logo SMU

Let’s roll the dice and try the Mustangs to achieve a 84-69 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Syracuse vs SMU 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.

SMU Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

According to the Moneyline betting odds, SMU are red-hot -1000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 91% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Syracuse are least likely to win at +640.

The spread is 12.5 and the total points line is currently 154.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s the chance to back Under 154.5 at -110.

SMU are -351 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. Syracuse can be wagered at +240 to get to the 20-point mark first.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
J.J. Starling Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite J.J. Starling is available at -118 to rack up Over 17.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -110 is available.

Player Points
J.J. Starling (Syracuse)
Over 17.5
-118
Under 17.5
-110
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Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)
Over 12.5
-111
Under 12.5
-116
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Player Assists
J.J. Starling (Syracuse)
Over 2.5
-196
Under 2.5
+150
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Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)
Over 2.5
-114
Under 2.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)
Over 10.5
-111
Under 10.5
-116
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Samet Yigitoglu (SMU)
Over 5.5
-156
Under 5.5
+120
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 10-0 868 596 272 7-0 3-0 10W
California 10-1 909 761 148 10-0 0-1 7W
Louisville 9-1 943 681 262 7-0 2-1 2W
Virginia 9-1 871 675 196 7-0 2-1 4W
North Carolina 9-1 811 647 164 8-0 1-1 3W
Virginia Tech 10-2 998 863 135 8-0 2-2 4W
Miami 9-2 960 732 228 7-1 2-1 4W
SMU 9-2 975 849 126 8-0 1-2 1L
Stanford 8-2 823 732 91 5-2 3-0 1W
Notre Dame 9-3 928 817 111 8-0 1-3 4W
Clemson 8-3 900 730 170 7-0 1-3 1W
Wake Forest 8-3 953 800 153 6-1 2-2 2W
NC State 7-4 964 804 160 6-2 1-2 1L
Syracuse 6-4 726 650 76 5-1 1-3 1L
Georgia Tech 6-4 724 692 32 6-2 0-2 1W
Florida State 5-5 853 809 44 5-3 0-2 4L
Boston College 5-6 774 742 32 4-5 1-1 1L
Pittsburgh 5-6 779 772 7 5-3 0-3 3L
  • 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