SMU vs Washington State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/27/24

In this article, we will formulate an SMU vs Washington State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 27th, at the Acrisure Stadium. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Mustangs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving SMU

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington State

-Recent betting trends in games played between SMU and Washington State

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

SMU Pulled it Out Late

It wasn’t a pretty game on Tuesday, but Boopie Miller hit a shot with 2.1 seconds left and that was enough for the Mustangs to secure the win. SMU finished with 79 points and they ended up winning by two points. At halftime, they were up 45-32 and in the second half they almost blew it, but a win is a win. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. Overall this season SMU is averaging 88.1 points while their defense is giving up 73.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the defense is ranked 276th. Miller has been the top player this season averaging 17.3 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 34.6 percent from behind the three-point line. SMU will face Alabama State following this game.

Washington State Stepped Up

Washington State faced off against Fresno State on Tuesday. It wasn’t the prettiest game, but they ended up winning by 11 points. At halftime, they were only up by three points, but in the second half, they pulled away. Nate Calmese had a strong game putting up 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. Washington State on the season is averaging 87.1 points while their defense is giving up 76 points per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 278th. In this game, Washington State needs the defense to step up and slow down SMU. 

SMU vs Washington State Prediction

This game is going to be a shootout. These are both teams that can really score but also don’t play a whole lot of defense. SMU is averaging 88.1 points while Washington State is averaging 87.1 points. Washington State’s defense has also given them some trouble giving up 76 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Zero defense played means this game is going over. Back the over. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over