The SMU Mustangs (17-5) travel to face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies (10-12) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg and televised on ACCN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.
SMU Mustangs vs Virginia Tech Hokies
The Mustangs Are Coming Off A Win
SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games
SMU improved to 17-5 on the season with an 85-61 win over Stanford on Saturday. The Mustangs, who were -7 favorites, covered the spread in this home game.
After leading 45-25 at halftime, SMU scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 149.5.
The Hokies Are Coming Off A Win
Virginia Tech moved to 10-12 on the season with a 75-74 win over Virginia on Saturday, February 1st. The Hokies, who were +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 exceeded the O/U line of 125.5.
Virginia Tech led 38-31 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.
Mustangs Offense Breakdown
SMU’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points while shooting 53.4% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 63.8%.
The Mustangs also dished out 20 assists, with Oziyah Sellers leading the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Kario Oquendo was perfect from the field, going 5/5 overall and 2/2 from three-point range.
Hokies Offense Breakdown
Virginia Tech’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 52.1% from the field and hitting 52.4% of their three-point attempts, going 11-for-21 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, and they finished with 75 points.
Isaac McKneely led the way with 19 points and 7 assists, while Jaden Schutt added 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Toibu Lawal contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds in 23 minutes of action.
Mustangs Team Defense
Despite SMU’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 61 points. The Mustangs allowed their opponent to shoot 53% from the field, including 55% on two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 34 shots.
From beyond the arc, SMU’s defense gave up 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 11, shooting 61%. SMU allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Hokies Team Defense
Despite giving up 61 points, the SMU Mustangs struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Mustangs gave up 31 field goals on 58 attempts.
SMU’s defense allowed 12 three-pointers on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 50% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws.
Mustangs vs Hokies Trends
- The Mustangs are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Across their last three home contests, Virginia Tech has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 71 points per game.
- The Hokies have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Mustangs have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Mustangs vs Hokies Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +5.5, the Hokies is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 144.5, and our model projects the Mustangs and Hokies to reach a combined total of 144 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:February 5, 2025 SMU Mustangs, Virginia Tech Hokies