Prairie View A&M Panthers vs SMU Mustangs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Prairie View A&M vs SMU NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Dallas.

Prairie View A&M vs SMU Prediction

Betting on today's Panthers and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ACC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 159.5 points, and SMU is favored by -27 vs. Prairie View A&M.

Prairie View A&M vs. SMU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Prairie View A&M Panthers at SMU Mustangs
Where: Dallas at Moody Coliseum
Date: Monday, November 18th
Betting Odds SMU -27, PVAM +4000 | SMU -20000 O/U 159.5

Panthers Preview: Can Prairie View A&M Grab a Win on the Road?

Prairie View A&M dropped their recent game against Incarnate Word, losing 84-81 on Tuesday. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs on the road, the Panthers kept it close and covered the spread.

After trailing 47-37 at halftime, Prairie View A&M outscored the Cardinals 44-37 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the O/U line of 154.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Prairie View A&M's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks in large part to their 51.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 29 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, making just 7 of 26 two-point shots for 26.9%.

At the free-throw line, the Panthers connected on 22 of 27 attempts, shooting 81.5%. They grabbed 6 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Chauncey Gibson led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 8 threes, while Jordan Pyke and Dylan Hayman each added 20 points, with Pyke grabbing 12 rebounds.

Panthers Team Defense

Prairie View A&M's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. The Panthers had trouble defending inside, where they allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts (24/44).

They did manage to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 20% shooting on threes (3/15). However, Prairie View A&M sent their opponents to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 27 attempts (71%). The Panthers also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Mustangs Preview: Will SMU Find a Way to Win at Home?

SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games

SMU fell to Butler 81-70 on Friday, November 15th, in an away game. The Mustangs entered as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, just under the O/U line of 157.5.

SMU trailed 36-33 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. Defensive struggles in the 2nd half were a key factor in the loss.

Mustangs Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Mustangs managed just 70 points, shooting 39.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, recording only 9 assists.

Chuck Harris led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes, while Kolby King was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 and shooting 83.3% overall. Jahmyl Telfort added 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Boopie Miller contributed 17 points and 4 assists.

Mustangs Team Defense

SMU gave up 81 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They managed to hold them to 37% shooting on two-pointers, where they went 13/35.

From beyond the arc, the other team hit 12 threes on 26 attempts, good for 46%. They also went to the line 24 times, making 19 free throws at a 79% clip. SMU allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Panthers vs Mustangs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Panthers last three road games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 89. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
In their last three games at home, the Mustangs have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 77 points per game in this stretch.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
In their last five contests as the favorite, SMU has a poor record vs the spread going 1-4. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.