SMU vs Pittsburgh Prediction 2/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a SMU vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 7th at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

SMU Mustangs Betting Preview

The SMU Mustangs are 15-7 (4-5) this season after they lost to NC State by a score of 84-83 in their last game. SMU led 42-34 at halftime, but they were outscored 50-41 in the second half for the close loss. The Mustangs shot 48% from the field, 55% on three pointers, and 58% on free throws in the game. Jaron Pierre Jr led SMU with 23 points and three rebounds, while Boopie Miller added 14 points and eight assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, SMU lost to Louisville by a score of 88-74, but did beat Florida State by a score of 83-80 before that. The Mustangs have scored 86.5 points per game with 38.2 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.8 points against per game this season. Boopie Miller is averaging 19.1 points and 6.7 assists per game, while Jaron Pierre Jr is averaging 17.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Mustangs. SMU is shooting 49.3% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this season. 

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 9-14 (2-8) this year after they lost to Virginia by a score of 67-47 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 33-20 at halftime and they only scored 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Panthers shot 37% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 58% on free throws in the game. Cameron Corhen led Pitt with 11 points and four rebounds, while Nojus Indrusaitis added 11 points and one assist in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Pittsburgh lost to Clemson by a score of 63-52, but did beat Wake Forest by a score of 80-76 before that. The Panthers have scored 71.0 points per game with 35.3 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.9 points against per game this season. Brandin Cummings is averaging 12.5 points and 2.1 assists per game, while Cameron Corhen is averaging 12.1 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the Panthers. Pittsburgh is shooting 43.7% from the field, 66.1% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win

• SMU has lost each of its last four road day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• The home team has won each of Pittsburgh’s last three games.

Why the SMU Mustangs will win

• Pittsburgh has lost each of its last six day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• SMU has won each of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• SMU has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of SMU’s last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163+ points.
• Seven of Pittsburgh’s last eight games at Petersen Events Center have produced a total of 153+ points.

SMU vs Pittsburgh Prediction 

SMU comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they have allowed 80+ points in three straight games. The Mustangs are shooting 49% from the field, but their poor defense has overshadowed their decent offensive attack. Pittsburgh is just 2-8 in conference play and they have scored 47 and 52 points in their last two games. I don’t think Pitt is good enough offensively to take advantage of the SMU defense and the Mustangs have been pretty good against lesser teams. Take SMU to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: SMU -4.5