Butler vs SMU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 15

SMU head coach Andy Enfield yells during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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  • SMU is a -7.5 point favorite vs Butler
  • Total (Over/Under): 167.5 points
  • Butler / SMU TV channel: CW

The Butler Bulldogs visit Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs on Nov. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Dallas, TX.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Butler vs. SMU Over/Under is 167.5 total points.

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Butler vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Butler+7.5 -110O 167.5 -110260
SMU -7.5 -110U 167.5 -110-325

Butler vs SMU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 68.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Butler vs SMU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Butler has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.41 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+8.60 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Butler have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.65 Units / 19% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+6.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+4.00 Units / 0% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)

Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Butler has a 3-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 0.51% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 2.2% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:

Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Butler is shooting 38% from three (300/782) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Butler had 15.9 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Butler had a TS% of 50% last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU averaged 14.2 offensive rebounds per game (456 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

SMU had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (488 assists/ 358 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

SMU has averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,109 points/1,664 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

SMU has averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (897 rebounds/67 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.9

Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:

Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Butler is shooting 38% from three (300/782) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Butler had 15.9 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Butler had a TS% of 50% last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU averaged 14.2 offensive rebounds per game (456 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

SMU had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (488 assists/ 358 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

SMU has averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,109 points/1,664 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

SMU has averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (897 rebounds/67 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.9


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