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 22:00 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.

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
SMU	20-13	2779	2561	218	17-3	3-10	1L
Virginia Tech	19-13	2521	2396	125	15-4	4-9	2L

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Virginia Tech vs SMU Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Virginia Tech vs SMU betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

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.

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Our Game Prediction

SMU -7.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Neoklis Avdalas Under 4.5 Assists +120

Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech) can be wagered to finish with Under 4.5 assists at +120. He might struggle to reach the Player Assists line this time around, with this pick looking really appealing.

Latest Neoklis Avdalas Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-141

Under 12.5

+105

Assists

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+120

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-175

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Amani Hansberry Under 14.5 Points -105

Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech) is available at -105 to register Under 14.5 points. According to our experts, the Players Points total looks too high and we think he will fall short.

Latest Amani Hansberry Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-120

Under 14.5

-110

Assists

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Rebounds

Over 8.5

-135

Under 8.5

-100

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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.

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Virginia Tech vs SMU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites SMU are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -417 about them triumphing means a 81% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +315, Virginia Tech are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 154.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to back Over 154.5, it’s -115.

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

+315

SMU

-417

Point Spread

Virginia Tech +8.5

-120

SMU -8.5

-102

Total Points

Under 154.5

-105

Over 154.5

-115

Amani Hansberry is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -120 to score Over 14.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -110.

Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech)

Over 14.5

-120

Under 14.5

-110

Jaron Pierre Jr. (SMU)

Over 13.5

-118

Under 13.5

-110

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Over 13.5

-115

Under 13.5

-115

Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech)

Over 12.5

-141

Under 12.5

+105

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

+110

Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech)

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+120

Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Jaron Pierre Jr. (SMU)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech)

Over 8.5

-135

Under 8.5

-100

B.J. Edwards (SMU)

Over 5.5

-161

Under 5.5

+120

Jaron Pierre Jr. (SMU)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-154

Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-175

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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	29-2	2571	1937	634	18-0	11-2	8W
Virginia	27-4	2507	2116	391	17-1	10-3	2W
Miami	24-7	2564	2192	372	15-4	9-3	1L
North Carolina	24-7	2474	2202	272	19-0	5-7	1L
Clemson	23-9	2380	2117	263	16-3	7-6	2W
Louisville	23-9	2724	2304	420	16-2	7-7	3W
California	21-11	2492	2344	148	17-4	4-7	2L
NC State	20-12	2688	2444	244	13-7	7-5	1W
Stanford	20-12	2431	2326	105	12-7	8-5	1L
SMU	20-13	2779	2561	218	17-3	3-10	1L
Virginia Tech	19-13	2521	2396	125	15-4	4-9	2L
Florida State	18-14	2573	2492	81	12-8	6-6	4W
Wake Forest	17-16	2602	2543	59	12-6	5-10	1L
Syracuse	15-17	2400	2376	24	12-6	3-11	6L
Notre Dame	13-18	2308	2335	-27	11-7	2-11	2L
Pittsburgh	13-20	2327	2370	-43	8-10	5-10	1L
Boston College	11-20	2090	2191	-101	10-10	1-10	1W
Georgia Tech	11-20	2287	2400	-113	10-10	1-10	12L

• 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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