SMU vs Vanderbilt Prediction 12/3/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a SMU vs Vanderbilt prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 3rd at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

SMU Mustangs Betting Preview

The SMU Mustangs are 8-0 this season after they defeated Mississippi State by a score of 87-81 in overtime. SMU trailed 43-39 at halftime, but they held Miss State to just 31 points in the second half and had a huge overtime for the win. The Mustangs shot 44% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Boopie Miller led SMU with 28 points and nine rebounds, while Jaron Pierre Jr added 24 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, SMU defeated Radford by a score of 89-72 and Arkansas State by a score of 100-69. The Mustangs have scored 92.0 points per game with 41.4 rebounds and 19.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.0 points against per game this season. Boopie Miller is averaging 21.3 points and 7.3 assists per game, while Jaron Pierre Jr is averaging 18.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the Mustangs. SMU is shooting 49.6% from the field, 76.4% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this season. 

Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 8-0 this year after they defeated St. Mary’s by a score of 96-71 in their last game. Vanderbilt led 51-34 at halftime and added 45 points in the second half for the lopsided win. The Commodores shot 52% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Duke Miles led Vanderbilt with 25 points and four rebounds, while Jalen Washington added 19 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that game, Vanderbilt defeated VCU by a score of 89-74 and Western Kentucky by a score of 83-78 in overtime. The Commodores have scored 97.9 points per game with 40.0 rebounds and 20.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.5 points against per game this season. Duke Miles is averaging 18.8 points and 4.8 assists per game, while Tyler Tanner is averaging 15.0 points and 4.1 assists per game for the Commodores. Vanderbilt is shooting 52.1% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 40.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win

• Vanderbilt has won each of its last eight games.
• SMU has lost 14 of its last 15 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• SMU has lost the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.

Why the SMU Mustangs will win

• SMU has won each of its last eight games.

Total Points Facts

• Thirty-one of Vanderbilt’s last 32 night games against non-Conference opponents at Memorial Gymnasium have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.
• Each of SMU’s last seven games against the Southeastern Conference Conference have produced a total of 168 or fewer points.

SMU vs Vanderbilt Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this contest with an 8-0 record to start the season, but Vanderbilt will be at home. The Commodores are shooting 52% from the field and they have scored at least 89 points in four of their last five. SMU is shooting 50% from the field and they have scored at least 87 points in five straight. Both teams have been elite on the offensive end of the court and neither is very strong on defense, so I will take a look at the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 167.5