Virginia Tech vs SMU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Virginia Tech vs SMU

The Virginia Tech battle the SMU Mustangs, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, January 14.

Get with SMU with a -7.5 spread. We’re backing the favorites at -110 to enjoy a solid win when they go head to head with Virginia Tech.

Taking our side against the spread? Take a moment to read our full BetMGM review, then take advantage of the current promo code before you jump in.

Virginia Tech claimed a victory in their previous game. A 78-75 home win occurred against California Golden Bears.

SMU Mustangs suffered a defeat in their last game. A 82-75 scoreline occurred on the road against Duke Blue Devils.

Head-to-Head Statistics

SMU beat Virginia Tech when the teams last met. It was a 81-75 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Virginia Tech	13-4	1399	1254	145	11-1	2-3	1W
SMU	12-4	1426	1233	193	11-0	1-4	2L

View Full Standings

Virginia Tech vs SMU Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Virginia Tech vs SMU with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

The best pick is to snap up the -110 that SMU are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -7.5 for this college game and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Virginia Tech vs SMU stats:

• The -7.5 line has been covered by SMU in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The -7.5 line has been covered by SMU in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -7.5 line has been covered by SMU in 15 of their last 20 games at home.

SMU -7.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

There’s often the option to sell points and that allows you to leverage a bigger potential return. Conversely, buying points will give you a less-risky bet but smaller odds.

Find generous betting offers before placing your next wager. The latest free bets, promos, and welcome bonuses included.

Our Game Prediction

SMU -7.5 @ -110 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Virginia Tech 77 - 87 SMU

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Mustangs to achieve a 87-77 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

Virginia Tech 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites SMU are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -370 about them triumphing means a 79% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +285, Virginia Tech are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 158.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to back Over 158.5, it’s -110.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Virginia Tech

+285

SMU

-370

Point Spread

Virginia Tech +7.5

-110

SMU -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 158.5

-110

Over 158.5

-110

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Virginia Tech Stats

SMU Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 138.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.80 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 169.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.60 pts and allowed 79.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 95.20 pts and allowed 74.30 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
Duke	15-1	1388	1065	323	10-0	5-1	4W
Miami	15-2	1492	1176	316	11-1	4-1	10W
Virginia	15-2	1440	1139	301	11-0	4-2	4W
North Carolina	14-2	1307	1073	234	12-0	2-2	1W
Clemson	15-3	1397	1166	231	11-0	4-3	8W
Virginia Tech	13-4	1399	1254	145	11-1	2-3	1W
Stanford	13-4	1308	1201	107	8-3	5-1	1L
California	13-4	1357	1190	167	13-1	0-3	2L
SMU	12-4	1426	1233	193	11-0	1-4	2L
Syracuse	12-5	1290	1137	153	9-2	3-3	3W
NC State	12-5	1471	1211	260	9-3	3-2	2W
Louisville	12-5	1483	1193	290	9-2	3-3	1L
Wake Forest	10-7	1390	1282	108	8-3	2-4	2L
Notre Dame	10-7	1245	1158	87	8-3	2-4	3L
Georgia Tech	10-7	1292	1225	67	10-3	0-4	2L
Pittsburgh	7-9	1171	1113	58	6-5	1-4	3L
Florida State	7-10	1413	1395	18	7-5	0-5	4L
Boston College	7-10	1154	1160	-6	6-6	1-4	4L

• 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

Top Basketball Pages