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Virginia vs. SMU prediction: Virginia favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Virginia vs SMU predictions for college basketball Saturday.
SMU will take on Virginia in men's college basketball action at Moody Coliseum on Saturday, starting at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Virginia as the most likely winner of the Virginia vs. SMU game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Virginia vs. SMU prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Virginia and SMU 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Virginia a 59% chance of beating SMU. Our predicted final score has Virginia winning 78-75.
According to our model, Virginia (-2.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 153.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Virginia 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 | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-108) | +2.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +115 |
| Total | o153.5 (-110) | u153.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Virginia vs. SMU 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 | Virginia -2.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Virginia | -130 |
| Total | Over 153.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Virginia to win.
Virginia vs. SMU game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between SMU and Virginia at Moody Coliseum is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Virginia vs. SMU
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Moody Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Virginia, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat SMU on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Virginia vs. SMU insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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