Cal State Fullerton vs SMU Prediction 12/28/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Cal State Fullerton vs SMU prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 28th at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cal State Fullerton Titans Betting Preview

The Cal State Fullerton Titans are 5-8 this season after they lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 94-89 in their last game. Cal State Fullerton trailed 50-34 at halftime, but did score 55 points in the second half in the loss. The Titans shot 51% from the field, 46% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro led Cal State Fullerton with 20 points and four assists, while Landon Seaman added 19 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Cal State Fullerton defeated Denver by a score of 105-86 and a non-D1 team by a score of 116-66. The Titans have scored 89.6 points per game with 38.5 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 85.4 points against per game this season. Joshua Ward is averaging 15.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Landon Seaman is averaging 14.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Titans. Cal State Fullerton is shooting 47.2% from the field, 69.0% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers this season. 

SMU Mustangs Betting Preview

The SMU Mustangs are 10-2 this year after they defeated Central Arkansas by a score of 99-82 in their last game. SMU led 51-47 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Mustangs shot 59% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Boopie Miller led SMU with 23 points and eight assists, while Jaron Pierre Jr added 21 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, SMU lost to LSU by a score of 89-77, but did beat Texas A&M by a score of 93-80 before that. The Mustangs have scored 89.5 points per game with 39.5 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.6 points against per game this season. Boopie Miller is averaging 20.4 points and 6.7 assists per game, while Jaron Pierre Jr is averaging 19.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Mustangs. SMU is shooting 49.5% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 33.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the SMU Mustangs will win

• SMU has won each of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Cal State Fullerton has lost 11 of its last 12 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Cal State Fullerton has lost the first half in 10 of its last 12 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-three of SMU’s last 25 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 173 or fewer points.
• Ninety-six of Cal State Fullerton’s last 105 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 174 or fewer points.

Cal State Fullerton vs SMU Prediction 

SMU comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they are 8-0 at home. The Mustangs are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored at least 87 points in three of their last five. Cal State Fullerton has lost three of their last four D1 games and they have allowed 86+ in three of their last four. The Titans are shooting 47% from the field and while they play no defense, they kept it very close with Oklahoma State last time out. Take Cal State Fullerton here.

David Racey's Pick: Cal State Fullerton +21.5