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Virginia Tech vs. SMU prediction: SMU favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Virginia Tech vs SMU predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
SMU will face Virginia Tech in men's college basketball action at Moody Coliseum on Wednesday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts SMU as the most likely winner of the Virginia Tech vs. SMU game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Virginia Tech vs. SMU prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Virginia Tech and SMU 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives SMU a 74% chance of defeating Virginia Tech. Our predicted final score has SMU winning 82-74.
According to our model, Virginia Tech (+8.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 156.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Virginia Tech vs. SMU odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Virginia Tech | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-105) | -8.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +330 | -410 |
| Total | o156.5 (-110) | u156.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Virginia Tech vs. SMU picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Virginia Tech +8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Virginia Tech | +330 |
| Total | Over 156.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Virginia Tech +8.5 at the spread.
Virginia Tech vs. SMU game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between SMU and Virginia Tech at Moody Coliseum is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Virginia Tech vs. SMU
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Moody Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict SMU, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat Virginia Tech on Wednesday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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