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Syracuse vs. SMU: Recap
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025 9:30 pm -
Charlotte, NC
(Neutral Site)
Odds:
SMU by 9,
Total Points:
150
Matchup Menu: SYR vs. SMU
| Game Winner Pick | Confidence | Projection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | SYR | 18.9% | ||
| SMU | 81.1% | |||
| ATS Pick | Confidence | Projection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU -9.0 | SYR | 47.2% | ||
| SMU | 52.8% | |||
| Totals Pick | Confidence | Projection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150.0 | Over | 47.7% | ||
| Under | 52.3% | |||
| Money Line Value Pick | Confidence | Projection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lay Off | SYR | -3.3% | ||
| SMU | -0.9% | |||
| Final Score Projection | Vegas Implied | Actual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYR | 69.6 | 70.5 | 53 |
| SMU | 79.3 | 79.5 | 73 |
Offensive Stat Comparison
| Stat | SYR | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 75.0 | 84.1 |
| Avg Score Margin | +0.8 | +6.1 |
| Assists/Game | 12.8 | 16.9 |
| Total Rebounds/Gm | 34.1 | 37.6 |
| Effective FG % | 52.6% | 55.6% |
| Off Rebound % | 26.2% | 32.8% |
| FTA/FGA | 0.351 | 0.304 |
| Turnover % | 13.9% | 13.3% |
Defensive Stat Comparison
| Stat | SYR | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Opp Points/Game | 74.3 | 77.9 |
| Opp Effective FG % | 50.3% | 51.6% |
| Off Rebounds/Gm | 8.3 | 10.3 |
| Def Rebounds/Gm | 22.4 | 23.9 |
| Blocks/Game | 5.9 | 3.6 |
| Steals/Game | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Personal Fouls/Gm | 16.4 | 17.0 |