SMU vs Pittsburgh Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an SMU vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 11th at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

SMU Mustangs Betting Preview

The SMU Mustangs are 18-5 (9-3) this year after they defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 81-75 in their last game. SMU was tied at 35 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half to get the win. The Mustangs shot 47.5% from the field, 45.5% on three-pointers, and 72.2% on free throws in the game. Matt Cross led SMU with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Chuck Harris added 20 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Mustangs defeated Stanford by a score of 85-61 and California by a score of 76-65. SMU has won seven of their last eight games and they are currently fifth in the ACC standings with a 9-3 record. SMU has scored 82.8 points per game and they have allowed 71.5 points per game, while also averaging 39.7 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Boopie Miller is averaging 13.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, while Chuck Harris is averaging 12.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. SMU is shooting 48% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 38.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 14-9 (5-7) this season after they lost to North Carolina by a score of 67-66 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 35-32 at halftime, but they did have a late lead, before allowing UNC to hit the winning shot with under a minute left. The Panthers shot 42.3% from the field, 47.1% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Cameron Corhen led Pittsburgh with 17 points and two rebounds, while Jaland Lowe added 15 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Panthers lost to Virginia by a score of 73-57 and Wake Forest by a score of 76-74. Pittsburgh has lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently tied for ninth in the ACC standings with a 5-7 record. Pittsburgh has scored 78.0 points per game and they have allowed 70.8 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Jaland Lowe is averaging 16.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, while Ishmael Leggett is averaging 16.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. Pittsburgh is shooting 46.5% from the field, 79.3% on free throws, and 35.9% on three-pointers this season. After this game, Pitt will head home for a matchup with Miami.

Why SMU will beat Pittsburgh

• SMU has won 14 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five road games.
• SMU has won the first half in each of its last 11 games at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) against non-AP-ranked opponents.

SMU vs Pittsburgh Prediction 

SMU comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Mustangs are shooting 48% from the field this year and they have scored at least 76 points in three straight games. SMU has been one of the hottest teams in the ACC over the last month, but they have lost to Duke and Louisville at home in conference play. Pittsburgh is shooting 46.5% from the field this season and they have scored 66 and 57 points in their last two games. The Panthers have lost three games in a row and they have not played well in their last nine games. Take SMU to cover at home.