The SMU Mustangs and Arizona State Sun Devils face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at ASU Wells Fargo Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free SMU vs Arizona State prediction.

Down Season for SMU?

SMU is having a tough season, and even though they have played a tough schedule they come into this game with a 6-3 record overall. Two games ago against Dayton, the offense only managed 63 points and they lost by two points. Zurich Phelps put up 15 points, three rebounds, and one assist. SMU on the season is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 62 points per game. The defense is ranked 22nd and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Phelps is the best player and he’s averaging 15.2 points while shooting 38.1 percent from the field. 

Is Arizona State Figuring it Out?

Arizona State got out to a slow start to the season but it appears they might be figuring it out. Arizona State has won three games in a row and that includes wins over Vanderbilt, Sam Houston State, and San Francisco. In the last game against San Francisco, Arizona State gave up only 61 points and that led to the 11 point victory. Arizona State is averaging 67.3 points while their defense is giving up 65.3 points per game. Frankie Collins has been the top player averaging 12.9 points while shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from behind the three point line. 

SMU vs Arizona State prediction

SMU on the season is averaging 74.4 points per game and I am not sold on this Arizona State defense being that good. Some of the Arizona State stats are a bit skewed and they are going to really struggle to slowdown SMU here. SMU is going to get another big game from Phelps and that is going to be the difference here as SMU is going to get the job done. Back SMU against the spread here.