Prairie View A&M Panthers vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

The Panthers and Mustangs are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ACC. The Mustangs will host the game at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 159.5 points, and SMU is favored by -27 against Prairie View A&M in a non-conference matchup.

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +27

This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.

WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Mustangs.
  • Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like Prairie View A&M at +27.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can The Panthers Secure a Win at Dallas?

Prairie View A&M dropped their latest game, an 84-81 loss to Incarnate Word on Tuesday. The Panthers were +11.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected.

After trailing 47-37 at halftime, Prairie View A&M outscored the Cardinals 44-37 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the O/U line of 154.

Prairie View A&M’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, with a field goal percentage of 40% (22/55). Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks in large part to their three-point shooting, where they hit 15 of 29 attempts (51.7%). They struggled inside the arc, making just 7 of 26 two-point shots (26.9%).

At the free-throw line, the Panthers connected on 22 of 27 attempts, good for 81.5%. Chauncey Gibson led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Jordan Pyke and Dylan Hayman each added 20 points, with Pyke also grabbing 12 rebounds.

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

From beyond the arc, Prairie View A&M held their opponent to just 20% shooting (3/15). However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 27 attempts (71%). The Panthers also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Will the Mustangs Live Up to Expectations at Home?

SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games

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

SMU trailed 36-33 at halftime and struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 45 points while scoring 37 of their own.

SMU’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. They connected on 33.3% of their threes, hitting 5 of 15 attempts, and were 72.2% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 18. The Mustangs grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out just 9 assists as a team.

Chuck Harris led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 80.0% from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes. Kolby King was perfect from beyond the arc, going 4 for 4 and finishing with 14 points on 83.3% shooting. Jahmyl Telfort added 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Boopie Miller contributed 17 points and 4 assists.

SMU’s defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 25/61 shooting. The Mustangs held them to 37% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 13 of 35 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, SMU’s opponents shot 46%, making 12 of 26 attempts. The Mustangs also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 79%. SMU allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.