#1 CBB TOTAL OF THE MONTH (5-0 RUN) SATURDAY
- Handicapper
- William Burns
- League
- NCAAB
- Competition
- SMU vs LSU
- Release Date
- 12/12/2025 03:49 PM
- Event Date
- 12/13/2025 08:30 PM
- Bet Type
- Over / Under
- Pick
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SMU vs LSU Over 155.5 (-110)
(BetOnline)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- (#717) SMU Mustangs @ (#718) LSU Tigers | OVER | .
Southern Methodist played Texas A&M very tough in its last game and completely opened it up in the Overtime period winning 93-80. That makes SMU 9-1 this season and fully confident for this road game against another SEC opponent. The Mustangs are lighting up the scoreboard w/ 89.8 PPG so far and have five double digit scorers, including Boopie Miller who's averaging 20+.
Yes, it was a poor performance from LSU against TTU in its most recent game. However, the Tigers are still averaging 88.4 PPG through nine games this season. I believe that the Tigers are going to have much more success against an opponent that plays at a similar tempo instead of a slow paced Texas Tech team.
Talking about the tempo, both teams rank 91st or higher via. KenPom's adjusted tempo rankings. I wouldn't be shocked whatsoever if both teams eclipse the 80pt mark on Saturday evening and therefore, my CBB TOTAL OF THE MONTH is on the "over" in this matchup.
Burns' Prediction: 91-77 SMU.
