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SMU vs. Syracuse prediction: SMU favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get SMU vs Syracuse predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Syracuse and SMU are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts SMU as the most likely winner of the SMU vs. Syracuse game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
SMU vs. Syracuse prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between SMU and Syracuse 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives SMU a 58% chance of defeating Syracuse. Our predicted final score has SMU winning 78-76.
According to our model, Syracuse (+1.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 157.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
SMU vs. Syracuse odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | SMU | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-115) | +1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -140 | +120 |
| Total | o157.5 (-105) | u157.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
SMU vs. Syracuse picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Syracuse +1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | SMU | -140 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 157.5 total points.
SMU vs. Syracuse game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Syracuse and SMU at JMA Wireless Dome is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: SMU vs. Syracuse
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: JMA Wireless Dome
Conclusion
We predict SMU, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat Syracuse on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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