The SMU Mustangs and Florida State Seminoles face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Donald L Tucker Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free SMU vs Florida State prediction.

Big Chance for SMU

SMU comes into this game with a 6-4 record and they have a good chance to big up a big win here. In the last game against Arizona State, SMU scored 74 points but that wasn’t enough as they were defeated by two points. Zurich Phelps put up 24 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. SMU is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 63.4 points per game. The defense is ranked 30th in the league and they are going to need to step up in a big way here. 

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Florida State Has Lost Three Straight Three Games

Florida State comes into this game with a 4-4 record and they have lost three straight games. In the last game against South Florida, Florida State gave up 88 points and that led to the 16 point defeat. Jamir Watkins put up 15 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Florida State on the season is averaging 78 points while their defense is giving up 75.4 points per game. The defense is a big issue and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Jahmir Watkins is averaging 13.8 points while shooting 47 percent from the field. 

SMU vs Florida State Betting Prediction

I am not trusting this Florida State team. SMU is going to attack the weak defense of the Seminoles defense that is giving up 75.4 points per game. Phelps is having a big season and he’s going to have no issue pacing the SMU offense here. Florida State’s offense is good, but it’s going to be the defense that is going to let them down in a big way here. Back SMU against the spread here.