The Southern Methodist Mustangs will hit the floor running against the away Cincinnati Bearcats Sunday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Southern Methodist sat as -4.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Cincinnati Bearcats vs Southern Methodist Mustangs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Methodist Mustangs bring a 21-4 record (15-4-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 22-2 Bearcats, who are 12-9-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Southern Methodist go 9-11 so far and the Cincinnati Bearcats go 11-10-1.
This game puts the Southern Methodist Mustangs, most recently No. 3 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Cincinnati Bearcats, who rate No. 12 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Methodist's No. 157-ranked scoring average of 73.24 PPG, against a Cincinnati Bearcats defense rated No. 6 and allowing 61.25 PPG. The Southern Methodist Mustangs FG% has averaged 46.17% to date this season, less than the Cincinnati Bearcats shooters have managed so far (47.18% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bearcats grabbed a 60-50 win over the Knights on Wednesday, behind a 14-point effort from Kyle Washington at Fifth Third Arena.
Semi Ojeleye scored 30 points and added 30 rebounds for a double-double, leading Southern Methodist over Temple, 66-50, on Thursday at Liacouras Center.
- Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Cincinnati is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
- Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Southern Methodist is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Southern Methodist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Methodist's last 6 games
- Southern Methodist is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati at South Florida, Wednesday, February 15th
Southern Methodist at Tulane, Wednesday, February 15th
