SMU vs LSU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 13

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  • SMU is a -1.5 point favorite vs LSU
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • SMU / LSU TV channel: SECN

The SMU Mustangs visit Smoothie King Center to take on the LSU Tigers on Dec. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in New Orleans, LA.

SMU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (100).

The SMU vs. LSU Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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SMU vs. LSU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
SMU-1.5 100O 159.5 -110-115
LSU +1.5 -120U 159.5 -110-105

SMU vs LSU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SMU will win this college basketball game with 58.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

SMU vs LSU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SMU will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+9.70 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+2.90 Units / 0% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+11.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • LSU have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.5% ROI).

  • 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.05 Units / 1.12% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

LSU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

LSU has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 8-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.55 Units / 0.99% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

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 has averaged 1.39 points per shot (898 points/644 shots) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

SMU has 625 offensive rebounds at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among ACC Teams

SMU averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,409 points/1,995 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

LSU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has averaged 9.2 steals per game (424 steals/46 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

SMU has averaged 8.2 steals per game (634 steals/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (80/282) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

SMU allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (2,171 points/1,857 shots) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

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 has averaged 1.39 points per shot (898 points/644 shots) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

SMU has 625 offensive rebounds at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among ACC Teams

SMU averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,409 points/1,995 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

LSU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU has averaged 9.2 steals per game (424 steals/46 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

SMU has averaged 8.2 steals per game (634 steals/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (80/282) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

SMU allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (2,171 points/1,857 shots) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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