The AAC lead is up for grabs when the SMU Mustangs visit the Cincinnati Bearcats on Thursday night. Cincy is in a good spot, as the home team has gone 5-1 SU in the past six meetings between these two programs. Last year, SMU and Cincinnati split their season series with both teams winning at home.
SMU’s defense has been stifling during a 10-game winning streak, as the Mustangs have limited opponents to 54.8 points on 37.3 percent from the floor in that span. Semi Ojeleye has cemented himself as the best offensive player for SMU, with the Duke transfer averaging a team-high 17.9 points and 7.7 rebounds.
Cincinnati is holding opponents to a ridiculous 36 percent from the field, the second-best in the nation, and just 21.5 shots made per game. The Bearcats are also efficient on the offensive end, as the team has a 48.4 shooting percentage with their methodical pace taking opponents out of their game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Cincinnati sat as -6-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
Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 13-2 and 8-4-1 ATS Cincinnati Bearcats will face the 14-3 Southern Methodist Mustangs, who own a 8-4 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Cincinnati Bearcats are 6-7 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Southern Methodist Mustangs are 5-7.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 33-rated Southern Methodist Mustangs taking on the No. 26-rated Cincinnati Bearcats in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cincinnati's No. 57-ranked offense, averaging 79.27 PPG, against a Mustangs defense that ranks No. 4 at 59.12 PPG. The Bearcats field goal percentage has averaged 48.44% so far, more than the Mustangs marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.32% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Southern Methodist earned a 84-65 victory over South Florida on Saturday, getting 21 points from Semi Ojeleye at Moody Coliseum.
The Bearcats got 19 points from Kyle Washington as Cincinnati ran past Houston 67-58 on Saturday at Hofheinz Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Methodist at Tulane, Sunday, January 15th
Cincinnati at East Carolina, Sunday, January 15th