Virginia vs SMU Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

In this article, we will formulate a Virginia vs SMU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 7th, at the SMU Moody Coliseum.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Cavaliers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Mustangs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Virginia

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving SMU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Virginia and SMU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cavaliers and Mustangs.

Down Year for Virginia?

It looks like it’s going to be a down year for Virginia and they really struggled in the last game. Virginia faced off against Florida in the last game and they scored 69 points, but the defense gave up 87 points. For a team that prides itself on defense, the last game was so awful. Elijah Saunders had a strong game putting up 19 points, five rebounds, and one assist, the lack of defense was unacceptable. Virginia on the season is averaging 63 points while their defense is giving up 62.3 points per game. Isaac McKneely is averaging 13.1 points while shooting 46.5 percent from the field. Virginia will face Bethune-Cookman, Memphis, American, and NC State following this one.

SMU has Won Three Straight Games

SMU has won three straight games and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. SMU in the last game faced off against Alabama State and they scored 101 points and ended up cruising to the victory. SMU shot 47.8 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from behind the three-point line. SMU likes to push the pace and they are averaging 88.3 points per game while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league, while the defense is ranked 205th. SMU will take on LSU and Boston College after this game.

Why SMU Will Beat Virginia

• SMU has won eight of its last nine day games at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Virginia vs SMU Prediction 

Virginia’s defense showed some major holes in the last game and it’s going to be much of the same here. SMU is averaging 88.3 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Virginia’s defense is going to be a major issue and it’s going to be a comfortable victory here. SMU is going to put on a show here and make a statement. Back SMU against the spread here.