SMU vs LSU Picks and Predictions for Saturday, December 13, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 12/13/2025, 01:45 AM ET

SMU vs LSU Information

The SMU Tigers will be on the road Saturday night, playing in New Orleans, LA, against the LSU Tigers. SMU has nine wins and one loss this season, having won for the last five following a 13-point overtime victory against Texas A&M in their previous outing. The LSU Tigers come into Saturday with eight wins through nine games played, following a 24-point loss to Texas Tech last time. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

SMU Preview

Offensively, SMU has been phenomenal this season, averaging 89.8 points on 49% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Mustangs have been mediocre, allowing 76 points per game through 10 games. Boopie Miller leads SMU this season, averaging 20.6 points and 6.8 assists per game. Jaron Pierre Jr. averages 19.5 points, while Corey Washington averages 13.5 points per game. Big man Samet Yigitoglu averages 11.5 points to go along with the team-leading 8.3 rebounds per game.

LSU Preview

The LSU offense has carried the team this season, averaging 88.4 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Defensively, LSU is one of the better teams in the country, holding opponents to 69.9 points per game overall, but it gave up 82 points in its loss to Texas Tech. Mike Nwoko leads LSU this season, averaging 16 points per game, and Thomas junior is second on the roster, averaging 15.2 points to go along with the team-leading 6.3 assists. Marquel Sutton averages 12.6 points and leads the way, pulling in 8.9 rebounds per game.

SMU vs LSU Prediction

Both teams are having great seasons coming into Saturday, as each has lost just once. LSU will be in a better spot Friday night, as they will be nearly at home with a better defense. Take the Tigers to avenge their recent loss as they get the win and cover in New Orleans Saturday night, against a good SMU team. Final Score Prediction, LSU Tigers win and cover 87-78. Betting on sports and on LSU is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for SMU with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on SMU vs LSU you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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