Syracuse vs SMU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2025

Our prediction is for SMU to cover the spread when they go up against Syracuse. The -8.5 line looks attractive at -110 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.

Syracuse Orange got the win in their previous game. A 66-62 triumph occurred on the road when playing Florida State Seminoles.

SMU Mustangs were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 76-69 reverse against Florida State Seminoles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

SMU triumphed 77-75 when they last played Syracuse.

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

Our pick is for SMU to cover the attractive -8.5 line in this college showdown. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -110 is available.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our college basketball predictions.

Key Syracuse vs SMU stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by SMU in 12 of their last 20 games at home.

SMU -8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Our Game Prediction

SMU -8.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Cross Over 12.5 Points -130

Matt Cross (SMU) can be wagered to rack up Over 12.5 points at -130. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.

Latest Matt Cross Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

-108

Under 13.5

-120

Assists

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-139

Rebounds

Over 6.5

-132

Under 6.5

+102

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Kevin Miller Over 4.5 Assists -164

Kevin Miller (SMU) can be wagered to secure Over 4.5 assists at -164. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.

Latest Kevin Miller Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

-112

Under 13.5

-115

Assists

Over 4.5

-164

Under 4.5

+125

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

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Correct Score Prediction

Syracuse 72 - 84 SMU

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Mustangs to enjoy a 84-72 winning scoreline.

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 are -417 favorites and that means a 81% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Syracuse, you will find +315 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 149.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 149.5 selection is available to back at -115.

You can back SMU to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are -230 to achieve this, with Syracuse +165 to win the race to this total.

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Moneyline

Syracuse

+315

SMU

-417

Point Spread

Syracuse +8.5

-105

SMU -8.5

-115

Total Points

Under 149.5

-105

Over 149.5

-115

J.J. Starling is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -110 that he gets Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 19.5

-110

Under 19.5

-118

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Over 14.5

-102

Under 14.5

-127

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 13.5

-112

Under 13.5

-115

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 13.5

-108

Under 13.5

-120

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-103

Samet Yigitoglu (SMU)

Over 10.5

-135

Under 10.5

+105

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 4.5

-164

Under 4.5

+125

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 2.5

-192

Under 2.5

+145

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-123

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-139

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Eddie Lampkin Jr. (Syracuse)

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-100

Matt Cross (SMU)

Over 6.5

-132

Under 6.5

+102

Samet Yigitoglu (SMU)

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-115

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

+105

Chuck Harris (SMU)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-123

Kevin Miller (SMU)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

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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

Moneyline

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

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

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
Miami	9-2	960	732	228	7-1	2-1	4W
SMU	9-2	975	849	126	8-0	1-2	1L
Virginia Tech	9-2	916	810	106	7-0	2-2	3W
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	7-3	842	727	115	5-1	2-2	1W
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

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