In this article, we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs SMU Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
SMU Mustangs Preview
SMU Mustangs have a 12-4 record this season and are tied for 11th place in the ACC. They have a 10-0 home record and are coming off an 82-75 away loss against Duke. Their previous three games were a 74-70 away loss against Clemson, a 97-83 home win against North Carolina and a 110-63 home win against Cal State Fullerton.
Offensively, SMU averages 89.1 points per game, while allowing 77.1 points per game defensively. The Mustangs shoot with 50% from the field and grab 38.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.1 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 8.1 steals per game defensively.
Ben Miller leads SMU in scoring, with an average of 20.6 points per game, while shooting with 48.1% from the field and 92.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.1 assists. Selim Yigitoglu is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.6 per game.
Virginia Tech Hokies Preview
Virginia Tech Hokies have a 13-4 record this season and are tied for 9th place in the ACC. They have a 1-1 away record and are coming off a 78-75 home win against California. Their previous three games were a 69-68 home loss against Stanford, an 81-78 away loss against Wake Forest and a 95-85 home win against Virginia.
Offensively, Virginia Tech averages 82.3 points per game, while allowing 73.8 points per game defensively. The Hokies shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.9 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.
Amani Hansberry leads Virginia Tech in scoring, with an average of 16.1 points per game, while shooting with 50.3% from the field and 69.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 9.1 rebounds. Nikolaos Avdalas adds a team-high 5 assists per game.
Virginia Tech Hokies @ SMU Mustangs Betting Trends: January 14, 2026
Why the SMU Mustangs will win
- SMU has won each of its last 11 night games at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Virginia Tech has lost each of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
- SMU has won the first half in 15 of its last 16 night games at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Virginia Tech has won five of its last six night games.
- SMU has lost each of its last three night games.
- Virginia Tech has won the first half in each of its last six night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last 12 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Each of SMU’s last eight home games have produced a total of 161+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- SMU ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (31.8).
- SMU ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (89.1).
- Virginia Tech ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.3).
- Virginia Tech ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.2%).
Virginia Tech vs SMU Prediction
In this Virginia Tech vs SMU Prediction, SMU is coming as -7.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season with just 4 defeats each, but SMU has been undefeated in its 10 home games. SMU has back-to-back losses, while Virginia Tech is 1-2 in its last 3 games and 2-3 against the spread in its last 5, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been playing some higher-scoring games lately, going for 10-2 to the over in their last 12 games combined, as they average 171.4 points per game combined this season. Take the over 158 points in this one.