SMU Mustangs vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Prediction 01/28/20

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The SMU Mustangs (15-4, 5-2 AAC) and their sensational offense visit Cincinnati to play the Bearcats (12-7, 5-2 AAC) and their exceptional defense. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNews.

SMU Mustangs at Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Bearcats defeated the Temple Owls 89-82, while the Mustangs beat the 20th-ranked Memphis Tigers 74-70.

The Mustangs held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 33.2). The Tigers had a free throw rate of 0.170 (below their season average of 0.264). The Bearcats, meanwhile, knocked down 28 of their 34 free throws (82.4 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.2 vs. 29.0). Cincinnati’s Tre Scott led the way, contributing 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Kendric Davis, meanwhile played a key role for SMU with 20 points and five assists.

The Bearcats dominated this series last year, winning all three contests. In the last matchup, Cincinnati won 82-74. Cincinnati’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over SMU. The Bearcats had a rate of 0.180, while the Mustangs posted a mark of 0.121. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. SMU ranks sixth in offensive efficiency and Cincinnati ranks 57th in defensive efficiency.

SMU at Cincinnati ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – SMU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Cincinnati ranks 89th in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while SMU ranks 248th (25.1).
  • The Bearcats rank 107th in steals per game (6.7) while the Mustangs rank 156th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
  • SMU ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Cincinnati ranks 70th (33.1).
  • The Bearcats rank 47th in assists per game (15.1) while the Mustangs rank 201st in assists allowed per game (14.6).
  • Cincinnati ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.4) while SMU ranks 100th (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
  • The Bearcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 7.1 for the season.