Notre Dame vs SMU Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Notre Dame vs SMU prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 19th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 11-14 (5-9) this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 75-60 in their last game. Notre Dame trailed 35-28 at halftime and allowed 40 more points in the second half in the loss. The Fighting Irish shot 36.4% from the field, 27.3% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 22 points and four assists, while Tae Davis added 15 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Fighting Irish defeated Boston College by a score of 97-94 but did lose to Virginia Tech by a score of 65-63 before that. Notre Dame has lost four of their last five games and they are currently 13th in the ACC standings with a 5-9 record. Notre Dame has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 21.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Tae Davis is averaging 15.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Notre Dame is shooting 45.5% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 36.5% on three-pointers this season. 

SMU Mustangs Betting Preview

The SMU Mustangs are 19-6 (10-4) this season after they lost to Wake Forest by a score of 77-66 in their last game. SMU led 34-32 at halftime, but they were outscored 45-32 in the second half for the loss. The Mustangs shot 36.1% from the field, 22.9% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Chuck Harris led SMU with 15 points and six assists, while Kario Oquendo added 13 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Mustangs defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 83-63 and Virginia Tech by a score of 81-75. SMU has won five of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the ACC standings with a 10-4 record. SMU has scored 82.1 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 39.7 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game this season. Boopie Miller is averaging 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game, while Chuck Harris is averaging 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. SMU is shooting 47.8% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 38.2% on three-pointers this season. After this game, SMU will meet Clemson, Cal, Stanford, Syracuse, and Florida State.

Why SMU will beat Notre Dame

• SMU has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Notre Dame has lost four of its last five games.
• SMU has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Notre Dame’s last 10 night games against Conference opponents at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Eighteen of SMU’s last 22 night games have produced a total of 146+ points.

Notre Dame vs SMU Prediction 

SMU comes into this matchup trying to stay near the top in the ACC standings, but they are coming off of a loss in their last game and will be on the road here. The Mustangs are shooting nearly 48% from the field this year and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Notre Dame has lost four of their last five games and they are just 2-3 in their last five home games. The Fighting Irish are shooting 45.5% from the field this season and they have scored 63 points or fewer in four of their last five. Take SMU to cover on the road here.