Clemson vs SMU Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate Clemson vs SMU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 22nd, at the SMU Moody Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Mustangs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving  Clemson

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving SMU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Clemson and SMU

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

Clemson Looks for Fourth Straight Win

Clemson is playing with all kinds of confidence right now and the last game was actually quite impressive. In the last game against Florida State, Clemson gave up only 46 points, and if that type of lockdown defense continues, it will be hard to come out. Dillon Hunter was the top player putting up 17 points, four assists, and one rebound. Two games ago against North Carolina, the offense scored 85 points on the way to the 20-point victory.  Clemson needs to continue to try to push the tempo here. 

Clemson overall sits with a 21-6 record, and away from home, they have a winning record sitting at 6-3. No one is really talking about this team, but maybe they should because this team looks like they are for real. Clemson is averaging 77.4 points while their defense is giving up 66.4 points per game. Hunter has been the top player this season, and he can be trusted, sitting with a 17-point-per-game average. There are three different players that are averaging at least 11 points per game. 

Why Clemson Will Beat SMU

• Clemson has won each of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
• SMU has lost 12 of its last 13 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• SMU has lost the first half in each of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents at Moody Coliseum (Dallas).

Matchup League Facts

• SMU ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (82.7).
• SMU ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (118.7).
• Clemson ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.4%).
• Clemson ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.8%).

What a Game for SMU

Two games ago, SMU wasn’t good against Wake Forest because of the defense, but in the last game against Notre Dame, they bounced back in a big way. SMU’s offense scored 97 points, and that was enough for the blowout win. Kario Oquendo had a huge game, scoring 24 points to pace the team. He wasn’t the only one, though, as four different players put up at least 10 points. 

SMU sits with a 20-6 record overall, and at home this season, they have gone 11-4. SMU’s main goal is to push the pace, and they average 82.7 points per game. The defense has been good at times, but at other times, they have been lacking, as they are giving up 71.7 points per game. If the defense can make the stops here, SMU should be in good shape to pick up another big-time resume winner. 

Clemson vs SMU Winner

Clemson is fine playing at a faster pace, but against an elite offense, they aren’t going to speed it up as much. Clemson’s defense is giving up 66.4 points per game, and they are going to step up in a major way again here. Last year, when these two teams faced off, SMU managed only 65 points, and they aren’t going to go higher than that number here. This game will finish right around the 140 mark and the under will cash. I also believe that Clemson’s defense is going to be the difference here as they are going to find a way to come out on top. Back Clemson to cover the spread.