California Baptist Lancers vs SMU Mustangs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our California Baptist vs SMU NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Palm Springs.

California Baptist vs SMU Prediction

Looking to win big? The Lancers and Mustangs face off at 9:30 ET on truT. The Mustangs are hosting the game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have SMU as the -10 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.

California Baptist vs. SMU Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: California Baptist Lancers at SMU Mustangs
  • Where: Palm Springs at Acrisure Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, November 26th
  • Betting Odds SMU -10, CABAP +343 | SMU -453 O/U 153.5

Lancers Preview: Do the Lancers Stand a Chance in Palm Springs?

The Lancers picked up a 79-68 win over Eastern Washington on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing at home, they were -7.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 150.5.

California Baptist led 41-32 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 38-36 to secure the win.

Lancers Offense Breakdown

California Baptist put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 56.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.4%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 68.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on just 31.6% from beyond the arc.

Nic McClain led the way with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Sebastian Hartmann added 13 points, shooting 50% from deep, while Dominique Daniels Jr. and Martel Williams each contributed 15 points.

Lancers Team Defense

California Baptist's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Lancers allowed their opponent to hit 26 of 38 two-point attempts, a 68% success rate.

From beyond the arc, California Baptist held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 9 shots for 75%.

Mustangs Preview: Can SMU Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games

SMU dropped to 2-2 on the season after an 84-79 home loss to Mississippi State on Friday. The Mustangs were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 163, surpassing the O/U line of 156.

SMU led 38-33 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. Defensive adjustments will be key for the Mustangs moving forward.

Mustangs Offense Breakdown

SMU's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-23 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Mustangs made 23 of 34 attempts, good for 67.6%.

KeShawn Murphy led the way with 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Josh Hubbard struggled, shooting just 22.2% overall and 20% from three, but dished out 5 assists. Boopie Miller also contributed 6 assists, while Matt Cross added 4 assists and 9 rebounds.

Mustangs Team Defense

SMU's defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 66% success rate for their opponents.

From beyond the arc, SMU's opponents hit 8 of 23 threes, shooting 34%. They also sent them to the line 34 times, where they made 23 free throws, a 67% rate. SMU gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Lancers vs Mustangs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Lancers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 63 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Mustangs offense has averaged 74 points per game while allowing an average of 83. SMU posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 0-5 ATS.
  • Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Lancers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
  • Against the spread, the Mustangs have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.

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