| MATCHUP | SMU Mustangs | Syracuse Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-7 | 14-11 |
| Spread | -2.5 -115 | +2.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -155 | +130 |
| Total | Over 156.5 (-112) | Under 156.5 (-108) |
| Where | JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | |
| When | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | The CW Network | |
Syracuse Orange Preview
The Syracuse Orange have a 14-11 overall record and a 5-7 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 107-100 home win against California and their previous three games were a 72-59 road loss against Virginia, an 87-77 road loss against North Carolina and an 86-72 home win against Notre Dame.
Offensively, Syracuse averages 75.1 points per game, while allowing 71.9 points per game defensively. The Orange shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.1 assists per game. They average 6.1 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.
J.J. Starling leads Syracuse in scoring, with an average of 12.1 points per game, while shooting with 44.4% from the field and 54.7% from the free throw line. William Kyle III is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.4 per game. Naithan George leads the team in assists with 5.4 per game.
SMU Mustangs Preview
The SMU Mustangs have a 17-7 overall record and a 6-5 record in the ACC. They are coming off an 89-81 home win against Notre Dame and their previous three games were an 86-67 road win against Pittsburgh, an 84-83 home loss against NC State and an 88-74 road loss against Louisville.
Offensively, SMU averages 86.5 points per game, while allowing 77.5 points per game defensively. The Mustangs shoot with 50% from the field and grab 38 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.7 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.
Boopie Miller leads SMU in scoring, with an average of 19.2 points per game, while shooting with 47.2% from the field and 86.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.8 assists. Samet Yigitoglu is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.2 per game.
SMU Mustangs @ Syracuse Orange Betting Trends: February 14, 2026
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- The home team has won each of Syracuse’s last five games.
- SMU has lost four of its last five road day games against Conference opponents.
- Syracuse has won the first half in 14 of its last 17 home games.
Why the SMU Mustangs will win
- Syracuse has lost each of its last nine games after coming off overtime.
- SMU has won each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- SMU has won the first half in each of its last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of SMU’s last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163+ points.
- Twenty of Syracuse’s last 24 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
SMU vs Syracuse Prediction
In this SMU vs Syracuse Prediction, SMU is coming as -3 road favorites. SMU has been the better team this season and are 4-2 in their last 6 games but 3-5 against the spread in their last 8. On the flip side, Syracuse has been struggling lately, with a 2-6 record in its last 8 games but have managed to cover the spread in their last four. Too many contradictive trends to pick a side, but both teams are 11-2 to the over in their last 13 games combined, as SMU’s offense has been red-hot lately, while Syracuse defense has been struggling. Take the over 158 points.