SMU Mustangs vs Vanderbilt Commodores NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/3

The SMU Mustangs travel to Nashville to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Wednesday. The game is set to begin at 9:15 PM ET at Memorial Gymnasium. This non-conference game features the SMU Mustangs from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the #17 ranked Vanderbilt Commodores from the Southeastern Conference.

Both teams are undefeated with 8-0 records, but Vanderbilt is the favorite. The Commodores have a spread of -10.5, while the Mustangs have a spread of +10.5. The game will be aired on SECN, and the total points over/under is set at 167.5.

SMU Mustangs vs Vanderbilt Commodores Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: SMU Mustangs vs Vanderbilt Commodores
  • Venue: Memorial Gymnasium (TN), Nashville TN
  • Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: SMU Mustangs Spread +10.5 (-110), Vanderbilt Commodores Spread -10.5 (-111), SMU Mustangs MoneyLine +416, Vanderbilt Commodores MoneyLine -591, Over/Under 167.5

SMU Mustangs Team Preview

The SMU Mustangs are having a strong start to their season. They have won all eight games so far. Their most recent victory was against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, with a score of 87-81.

Offensively, the Mustangs are performing well. They score 92 points per game, which ranks 19th nationally. Their field goal percentage stands at 49.6%, putting them at 48th in the nation.

Several players have contributed significantly to the team’s success. Boopie Miller leads with 21.2 points per game. Jaron Pierre Jr. is also key, averaging 18.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

Vanderbilt Commodores Team Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores have started the season strong with an 8-0 record. They are ranked #17 in the AP poll and have been dominant in both home and away games. Their offense is scoring 97.9 points per game, placing them second in the nation for scoring.

Duke Miles is leading the Commodores with an average of 18.8 points per game. His shooting accuracy stands out with a field goal percentage of 54.2%. Tyler Tanner is also making an impact, scoring 15 points per game and shooting 54.1% from the field.

Vanderbilt’s recent games show their scoring power. They won against Saint Mary’s Gaels with a 25-point margin and scored 96 points. In their game against VCU Rams, they had another solid performance, winning by 15 points with a field goal percentage of 52.9%.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Vanderbilt is favored by 10.5 points. They score 97.9 points per game, which ranks 2nd, and have a strong shooting percentage. SMU scores 92.0 points per game but faces a tough challenge. The recommendation is to pick Vanderbilt -10.5. The projected score is Vanderbilt 100, SMU 88.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 167.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Vanderbilt at 97.9 points and SMU at 92.0 points per game. Given these numbers, the game is likely to be high-scoring. The recommendation is to take the over 167.5. The projected total is 188 points.