SMU vs Duke Picks and Predictions for Saturday January 10 2025
SMU Preview
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday, where they will take on the Duke Blue Devils. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The SMU Mustangs have put together a 12-3 record this season, including a 1-1 mark in ACC play after a recent 74-70 loss at Clemson following a 97-83 home win over North Carolina. SMU enters this contest averaging 89.1 points per game while shooting 49.6% from the field, and they’ve been one of the more efficient scoring teams in the league. Senior guard Boopie Miller has been a standout, averaging 20.6 points and 7.1 assists per game, while Jaron Pierre Jr. adds 17.5 points per game over the last 10 games. The Mustangs have been giving up 78.1 points per game to ACC competition this season.
Duke Preview
The Duke Blue Devils currently sit at 14-1 overall and 3-0 in ACC play, ranking No. 6 in the nation in the latest AP poll. Duke comes into this matchup riding momentum from a 91-87 road victory over Florida State and an 84-73 win over Louisville, showcasing a high-powered offense and improving defensive cohesion. The Blue Devils are averaging 84.4 points per game over their last 10 outings while shooting near 50% from the field and limiting opponents to under 69 points per game. Freshman forward Cameron Boozer leads the team with 23.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, while guard Isaiah Evans has provided scoring punch, including a 28-point outing against Florida State. Duke’s mix of size, athleticism, and efficiency on both ends has made them one of the toughest teams in the ACC this season.
Duke vs SMU Prediction
Duke has been red hot winning 9 of their last 10 and three straight, while SMU comes off a loss from Syracuse that snapped their three game win streak. Duke has proven to be one of the strongest teams in the country, expect their scoring to lead them to cover the -10.5 spread. Final score prediction, Duke wins 90-76.
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