The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-0) will travel to Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs (1-0). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at SMU Mustangs ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Mustangs were victorious over the Northwestern State Demons 69-58, while the Golden Eagles had no trouble getting past the Southeastern Baptist Chargers 111-66.
Southern Miss dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.269 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.5. Southeastern Baptist was 0.100 and 20.4, respectively, for those same stats. The Mustangs, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.7 vs. 28.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 24.1). Jimmy Whitt Jr. had a solid outing for SMU with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists. Southern Miss, meanwhile, was lifted by Cortez Edwards, who contributed eight points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. SMU ranks 350th in possessions per game (63.6) and Southern Miss is 268th (67.7) since the 2017-18 season. Also, the Golden Eagles rank seventh in turnover percentage (14.4 percent), while the Mustangs rank 26th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.0 percent).
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at SMU Mustangs Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- SMU ranks 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Southern Miss ranks 290th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
- The Mustangs rank 236th in rebounds per game (33.9) while the Golden Eagles rank 308th (31.3).
- SMU ranks 38th in steals per game (7.5) while Southern Miss ranks 73rd (7.0).
- The Golden Eagles average 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. The Mustangs rank 232nd in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- Southern Miss ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while SMU ranks 131st (3.4).
