Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs SMU Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 18, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/18/2025, 12:00 AM ET

Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0–5) heads to Dallas for yet another road test, this time against unbeaten SMU (4–0) at Moody Coliseum. The Golden Lions have opened with five straight road losses, most recently falling 104–75 at Vanderbilt after previous defeats at Oklahoma, LMU, Portland, and Washington. SMU has rolled to four home wins, edging Butler 87–85 and Murray State 102–91 after earlier double-digit victories over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Tarleton. Build your bankroll with our college basketball picks.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs SMU Game Information

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Where: Moody Coliseum, Dallas, TX
TV: ACC

Team Breakdown - Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Arkansas-Pine Bluff enters averaging 68.0 points while surrendering 94.0, and every loss so far has been by at least nine points. Quion Williams has done everything he can, leading the Golden Lions with 16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Jaquan Scott averages 14.6 points and 6.8 rebounds, and Trevon Payton averages 11.4 points per game, giving UAPB three double-digit scorers.

However, there are too many glaring issues for the team. The Golden Lions shoot just 36.9% from the field and have struggled badly with turnovers and shot selection, especially. They’re giving up easy transition points, getting beaten on the glass, and rarely dictate tempo. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Arkansas-Pine Bluff with the Thrillz promo code.

Team Breakdown - SMU

SMU has been excellent to start the season, averaging 88.5 points while allowing 77.5, and the Mustangs have already shown they can score against quality competition. Boopie Miller has been outstanding, averaging 21.3 points and 7.3 assists per game on 49% shooting and nearly 36% from three. Jaron Pierre Jr. adds 17.5 points and B.J. Edwards scores 15.0, forming a three-guard backcourt that consistently pressures defenses off the dribble and from the perimeter.

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Inside, Corey Washington (13.5 points, 7.3 rebounds) and Samet Yigitoglu (12.3 points, 8.0 rebounds) give SMU a frontcourt advantage in both scoring and rebounding. The Mustangs shoot 48.6% from the field, pull down 39.0 rebounds per game, and hand out 15.8 assists per game. SMU will turn this into another up-tempo, high-scoring performance. Make the most of your bets on SMU by using the sportsbook promos.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs SMU Prediction

Arkansas-Pine Bluff hasn’t shown the defensive toughness or offensive ability needed to keep up with a confident SMU group on the road. Expect the Mustangs’ guards to control the pace, the frontcourt to dominate the glass, and the offense to pull away early. Final Score Prediction: SMU Mustangs win and cover, ATS 96–61. Make sure when you place your Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs SMU bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.

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