Cincinnati Vs SMU: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 14, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 13, 2023

The SMU Mustangs (6-11, 1-3 AAC) will try to stop a three-game losing skid when hosting the Cincinnati Bearcats (12-6, 3-2 AAC) on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Moody Coliseum. This game is at 4:00 PM ET on ESPNU. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Bearcats’ (-225 to win on the moneyline) game against the Mustangs (+183).

This article refers to betting data valid as of January 14, 2023 at 1:49 PM ET. Find all the current odds for this outing in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Cincinnati Vs SMU Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Cincinnati (-5)
Total Pick Under (146)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Cincinnati Vs SMU Stat Rankings

Cincinnati Avg. (Rank) SMU Avg. (Rank)
78.1 (57th) Points Scored 69 (254th)
68.1 (150th) Points Allowed 73.5 (285th)
36.5 (73rd) Rebounds 33.6 (208th)
10.6 (98th) Off. Rebounds 8.6 (257th)
9.2 (35th) 3pt Made 6.2 (295th)
15.6 (49th) Assists 12.5 (246th)
10.5 (39th) Turnovers 12.2 (168th)

Cincinnati Vs SMU Betting Trends

  • The Bearcats have covered the spread 12 times in 17 games.
  • As 5-point favorites or more, Cincinnati is 9-2 against the spread.
  • The Bearcats have played 17 games this season, and eight of them have hit the over.
  • Cincinnati’s games have had more than 146 points scored on seven occasions this season.
  • Bearcats games have had an average of 146.2 points this season, 0.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • SMU has beaten the spread six times in 17 games.
  • The Mustangs have an ATS record of 3-5 as 5-point underdogs or greater.
  • Out of 17 Cincinnati’s games so far this season, eight have gone over the total.
  • So far this season, eight Mustangs games have featured over 146 points scored.
  • SMU’s games average 142.5 total points, 3.5 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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Cincinnati Impact Players

  • Viktor Lakhin paces his team in rebounds per game (7.6), and also averages 12.8 points and 0.6 assists. At the other end, he puts up 1.2 steals and 1 block.
  • Landers Nolley II leads the Bearcats with 15 points per game and 2.3 assists, while also putting up 4.8 rebounds.
  • David DeJuilius is tops on his squad in assists per contest (3.9), and also posts 14.7 points and 2 rebounds. At the other end, he posts 1.2 steals and 0 blocked shots.
  • Mika Adams-Woods averages 10.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • Jeremiah Davenport posts 10.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 34.5% from the floor and 32.2% from downtown with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game.

SMU Impact Players

  • Zhuric Phelps paces the Mustangs in scoring (17.5 points per game) and assists (2.5), and puts up 3.9 rebounds. He also averages 1.7 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Samuell Williamson is No. 1 on the Mustangs in rebounding (7.1 per game) and assists (2.6), and posts 8.7 points. He also delivers 1.4 steals and 1 block.
  • Zach Nutall is the Mustangs’ top assist man (2.6 per game), and he contributes 13.6 points and 2.5 rebounds.
  • Efe Odigie gets the Mustangs 9.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. He also delivers 0.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Stefan Todorovic gets the Mustangs 7.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per contest. He also delivers 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
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