The Southern Methodist Mustangs will look to improve on a 8-3 record on Monday when they host the Stanford Cardinal in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Moody Coliseum.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Southern Methodist Mustangs betting line as -7-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Stanford Cardinal vs Southern Methodist Mustangs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Methodist Mustangs sport a record of 8-3 and 4-3 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Stanford Cardinal have 7-3 and 5-4 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 3-4 for the Southern Methodist Mustangs and 3-6 for the Stanford Cardinal.
The Mustangs - Cardinal odds would favor the Mustangs if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Southern Methodist is rated No. 41 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Stanford is at No. 108.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Methodist's No. 175-ranked scoring average of 72.82 PPG, against a Stanford Cardinal defense rated No. 28 and allowing 62.8 PPG. The Southern Methodist Mustangs FG% has averaged 45.57% to date this season, more than the Stanford Cardinal shooters have managed so far (43.57% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mustangs got 23 points from Semi Ojeleye as Southern Methodist ran past TCU 74-59 on Wednesday at Moody Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Stanford home to Idaho, Thursday, December 22nd
Southern Methodist at Albany, Tuesday, December 20th