Clemson Tigers vs SMU Mustangs Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/22/2025

Game Time: 4:00 pm ET, Saturday, February 22, 2025

Venue:  Moody Coliseum, Dallas, TX

Where to Watch:  ACC Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Clemson -1.5, SMU +1.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Clemson -1.5, SMU +1.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Clemson -1.5, SMU +1.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

Clemson Tigers:  21-5 (13-2) (2nd place, ACC)

SMU Mustangs:  20-6 (11-4) (4th place, ACC)

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Clemson Tigers:  4-1  last 5

SMU Mustangs:  4-1  last 5

Clemson is entering this game with a 21-5 record overall, a 13-2 record in conference games, and they are 6-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Florida State Seminoles in their last game. Dillon Hunter led the team in points per game in that game with 17 while Ian Schieffelin was next on the team with 14. Dillon Hunter led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Ian Schieffelin led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 47.5% from the field, 29.6% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 66.4 PPG against them. Clemson has an ATS record of 16-10 this season and their O/U record is 13-13.

SMU is entering this game with a 20-6 record overall, an 11-4 conference record, and they are 11-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their last game. Kario Oquendo led the team in points in that game with 25 while Matt Cross and Samet Yigitoglu each were next on the team with 14. Chuck Harris led the team in assists with 7 in that game while Matt Cross led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 58.6% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 82.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 71.4 PPG against them. SMU has an ATS record of 14-12 this season and their O/U record is 15-11.

The current betting odds have SMU listed as a 1.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. SMU has looked really good in their games this season with their 20-6 record overall and their 11-4 conference record which has them right near the top of the ACC. They have also looked good on their home court this year with their 11-4 home record. Meanwhile, Clemson has looked really good in their games this season with their 21-5 record overall and their 13-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the ACC. They have also been a good road team with their 6-3 road record. They are 4-1 in their last 5 games and have a lot of momentum on their side with 3 wins in a row now, coming off a big win over Florida State in their last one too. SMU is also 4-1 in their last 5 games and coming off a huge win over Notre Dame in their last one. Clemson has been impressive this season as they are the only ACC team to beat Duke and they are deservedly ranked inside the top 25, but SMU is going to have some motivation themselves here. SMU has been one of the best teams in the ACC this season, but they are not ranked inside the top 25. They have a chance to make a statement with this home game though and they are going to bring their best effort to take down a ranked opponent. Clemson has been throttling a lot of teams lately, but so has SMU and SMU has the better offense this season so they can keep up in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on SMU to cover the spread in this game. 

Clemson SMU Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Saturday, February 22, 2025 (4:00 pm ET start time) is SMU 78 Clemson 72.

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Clemson Tigers: 17-8 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 27-17 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 25-9 ATS versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game. 8-1 OVER after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 8-1 OVER on the road when the line is +3 to -3.

SMU Mustangs: 4-12 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 7-15 ATS after a win by 15 points or more. 2-7 ATS after a game where they made 55% of their shots or better. 12-6 OVER when the line is +3 to -3. 25-13 OVER when the total is 140 to 149.5. 7-2 OVER off a road win against a conference rival.

Clemson Tigers:  A. Thomas (F) Questionable - Illness. A. Buckner (G) Out - Upper Body.

SMU Mustangs:  K. Miller (G) Questionable - Undisclosed. M. Holmes (F) Questionable - Undisclosed.

“This is the one time I wish we had a midweek game. We had our week break earlier, and it was great. We needed it. We were worn out, we were physically tired. I gave the guys two days off in a row. Sunday, Monday. We practiced Tuesday and then we took Wednesday off. So we took three out of four days. I thought we were physically worn out.” - Brad Brownell after his team’s win against FSU in their last game. 

"Very proud of our team. Our goal was to win our 20th game (Wednesday) and they did that. They came very focused, especially defensively in the first half. We're 20-6 right now and this team has really improved since the start of the season." - Andy Enfield after his team’s win against ND in their last game. 

C. Hunter 

V. Lakhin 

I. Schieffelin 

C. Wiggins 

J. Zackery

M. Cross 

B. Edwards 

K. Miller 

Y. Traore 

S. Yigitoglu

PPG: C. Hunter (17.1)

APG: J. Zackery (3.3)

Reb/G: I. Schieffelin (9.6)

PPG: K. Miller (13.4)

APG: K. Miller (5.7)

Reb/G: M. Cross (8.2)

Coaches:

Clemson Tigers: Brad Brownell (15th season)

SMU Mustangs: Andy Enfield (1st season)