The SMU Mustangs (23-9) travel to face off against the Clemson Tigers (26-5) on Thursday, March 13th. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on ESPN2. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.

SMU Mustangs vs Clemson Tigers

The Mustangs Are Coming Off A Win

SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games

SMU improved to 23-9 on the season with a 73-53 home win over Syracuse on Wednesday, March 12th. The Mustangs, who were favored by nine points, covered the spread. The combined points of 126 fell well short of the O/U line of 149.5.

SMU led 31-28 at halftime before dominating the 2nd half, outscoring Syracuse 42-25.

The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win

Clemson Tigers Recent Game/Games

The Tigers improved to 26-5 on the season with a 65-47 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday, March 8th. Playing at home, Clemson entered the game as 17-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Clemson took control early, leading 35-20 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 30 points while allowing 27. The total points for the game were 112, falling well below the over/under line of 137.5.

Mustangs Offense Breakdown

SMU’s offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 53.2% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 14 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 16 for 22 from the line.

J.J. Starling led the way with 16 points, despite shooting just 35.3% overall and 37.5% from three. Jyáre Davis added 14 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Chuck Harris contributed 12 points, knocking down 3 of 5 threes at a 60% clip.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Clemson’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 20 three-point attempts for a 15% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.3%, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. Inside the arc, they were much more effective, shooting 58.5% on two-point attempts.

Viktor Lakhin led the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field. Jaeden Zackery added 12 points and 4 assists, while Brandon Rechsteiner contributed 11 points, hitting 3 of 9 from three-point range. Clemson also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.

Mustangs Team Defense

Even with SMU’s defense allowing 53% shooting, the Mustangs held their opponent to just 53 points. They gave up 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, SMU’s defense allowed 7 threes on 14 attempts, with their opponent shooting 50%. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 72%.

Tigers Team Defense

SMU’s defense gave up 53 points in their last game, allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, they hit 54% of their shots, going 18/33.

From three-point range, the opponent went 7/14, shooting 50%. SMU also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 72% rate.

Mustangs vs Tigers Trends

• The Mustangs are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
• In their last three home games, Clemson has averaged 76 points per game while allowing 65. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• The last three games that SMU was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
• Clemson has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Mustangs vs Tigers Prediction

When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Tigers vs. Tigers game, our recommendation is to take the Tigers at -6.5. Despite our model showing the Tigers winning 75-71, we like Mustangs as our point-spread pick.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 144.5 and our model has the Mustangs and Tigers finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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