Syracuse vs SMU Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 04 Mar 2025
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 |
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23-10 | 2641 | 2347 | 294 | 14-5 | 9-5 | 1L |
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14-19 | 2464 | 2566 | -102 | 11-6 | 3-13 | 1L |
Expert College Basketball Analysis
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Syracuse vs SMU Prediction
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.
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.
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.
Our Pick
Under 156.5 Points @ -110
Player Props
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 (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.
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Syracuse vs SMU Bet Builder Tips
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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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.
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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.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Syracuse Stats
SMU Stats
Moneyline
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 151.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 79.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 150.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
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31-3 | 2812 | 2105 | 707 | 20-2 | 11-1 | 11W |
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27-6 | 2519 | 2167 | 352 | 17-2 | 10-4 | 1L |
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27-7 | 2672 | 2343 | 329 | 16-4 | 11-3 | 1L |
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23-10 | 2641 | 2347 | 294 | 14-5 | 9-5 | 1L |
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21-11 | 2246 | 2177 | 69 | 15-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
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22-13 | 2828 | 2624 | 204 | 14-5 | 8-8 | 1L |
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20-13 | 2409 | 2329 | 80 | 17-4 | 3-9 | 1L |
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17-15 | 2383 | 2319 | 64 | 12-6 | 5-9 | 1L |
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17-15 | 2428 | 2267 | 161 | 13-4 | 4-11 | 1L |
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17-16 | 2421 | 2390 | 31 | 15-5 | 2-11 | 1L |
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15-17 | 2073 | 2137 | -64 | 10-8 | 5-9 | 2L |
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15-18 | 2397 | 2392 | 5 | 12-7 | 3-11 | 1L |
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14-19 | 2464 | 2566 | -102 | 11-6 | 3-13 | 1L |
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14-19 | 2494 | 2534 | -40 | 11-6 | 3-13 | 1L |
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13-19 | 2213 | 2341 | -128 | 8-12 | 5-7 | 3L |
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12-19 | 2155 | 2180 | -25 | 12-7 | 0-12 | 1L |
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12-19 | 2182 | 2349 | -167 | 12-8 | 0-11 | 4L |
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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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