SMU at FAU odds, picks and predictions
The SMU Mustangs (19-6, 10-3 AAC) and FAU Owls (20-6, 10-3) meet Thursday at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Fla. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the SMU vs. FAU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Mustangs roll into Boca with 6 straight wins since a 77-72 setback at Wichita State on Jan. 28. While SMU is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 games, it is still just 3-5 ATS in the previous 8 outings. The Over has cashed in 4 straight contests, and 9 of the past 11 games.
The Owls fell out of the Top 25 rankings for the 1st time since March 2023. FAU is coming off a 90-86 loss at South Florida over the weekend, failing to cover a 6-point number. FAU is just 3-11 ATS in the past 14 games. The Over is 3-2 in the past 5 contests, too.
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SMU at FAU odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:07 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): SMU +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | FAU -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread: SMU +6.5 (-108) | FAU -6.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
SMU at FAU picks and predictions
Prediction
FAU 84, SMU 81
Moneyline
FAU (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that's too much risk for not nearly enough reward.
SMU (+220) is a tempting play based on the recent struggles of the Owls lately, but the Mustangs are just 2-2 SU/ATS in the past 4 games on the road, all inside the conference.
PASS.
Against the spread
SMU +6.5 (-108) has covered 3 of the past 4 games, including each of the past 2 on the road. The Mustangs are a strong play, as they make a bid for their 20th overall victory.
FAU -6.5 (-112) is sucking wind lately, as every game seems to be a struggle from the jump. The Owls have won 9 in a row at home since a stunning Q3 loss to Bryant back on Nov. 18. The Owls are just 3-11 ATS in the past 14 games, and 1-5 ATS across the previous 6 home contests.
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Over/Under
OVER 153.5 (-115) is a solid play in this AAC showdown in South Florida.
The Over and Under have alternated in the past 6 outings for FAU, while the Over has a slight 3-2 edge in the previous 5 outings at home.
For SMU, it is on a 4-0 run, while going 9-2 across the past 11 games. On the road, the Mustangs have seen the total go high in each of the past 5 tries.
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