Central Arkansas vs SMU Prediction 12/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Central Arkansas vs SMU prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 21st at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Central Arkansas Bears Betting Preview

The Central Arkansas Bears are 5-7 this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 102-47 in their last game. Central Arkansas led 48-25 at halftime and added 54 points in the second half in the win. The Bears shot 48% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Camren Hunter led Central Arkansas with 19 points and three rebounds, while Malchiah Marable added 16 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Central Arkansas lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 83-72 and East Texas A&M by a score of 75-68. The Bears have scored 75.8 points per game with 39.3 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.1 points against per game this season. Camren Hunter is averaging 16.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Ty Robinson is averaging 12.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Bears. Central Arkansas is shooting 42.9% from the field, 63.2% on free throws, and 30.2% on three pointers this year. 

SMU Mustangs Betting Preview

The SMU Mustangs are 9-2 this season after they lost to LSU by a score of 89-77 in their last game. SMU trailed 47-44 at halftime and was outscored 42-33 in the second half for the loss. The Mustangs shot 49% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. Jaden Toombs led SMU with 16 points and three rebounds, while Boopie Miller added 16 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, SMU defeated Texas A&M by a score of 93-80, but did lose to Vanderbilt by a score of 88-69 before that. The Mustangs have scored 88.6 points per game with 39.5 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.2 points against per game this season. Boopie Miller is averaging 20.2 points and 6.5 assists per game, while Jaron Pierre Jr is averaging 19.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Mustangs. SMU is shooting 48.7% from the field, 76.8% on free throws, and 33.0% on three pointers this season. 

Why the SMU Mustangs will win

• Central Arkansas has lost each of its last seven road games.
• SMU has won each of its last seven home games.

Why the Central Arkansas Bears will win

• SMU has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of SMU’s last nine games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.
• Six of Central Arkansas’ last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Central Arkansas vs SMU Prediction 

SMU comes into this contest looking to bounce back from a poor defensive effort against LSU, but they are 7-0 at home. The Mustangs are shooting 49% from the field, but they have allowed at least 80 points in four straight. Central Arkansas has lost three of their last four D1 games and they are 0-6 on the road. The Bears are shooting 43% from the field, but they do have slightly better defensive numbers. SMU loves to play at a fast pace with minimal defense, so I like the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 152.5