California vs Southern Methodist Picks and Prediction – 1/30/2025

The California Golden Bears will be on the road Wednesday night with the game in Dallas against the SMU Mustangs. California has eleven wins through 20 games played this season coming into Wednesday on a three-game winning streak following a four point overtime victory against Miami. Offensively California has held their own this season averaging 76.3 points on 43.6% shooting from the floor and poured in 98 points in their most recent victory. Defensively California has done the work holding opponents 75.6 points per game overall but give up 94 points in their last win. For other College action see our College Basketball Picks.

Defensively California struggled last time out  giving up 94 points on 45.6% shooting from the floor as Miami knocked down 14 triples in the game. California did however only allow 15 points in overtime and won the rebounding battle by 7. The Golden Bears made 49.2% of their shots and knocked down 9 triples in the victory. Jeremiah Wilkinson led the way for California against Miami with 30 points on 22 shots.

The SMU Mustangs return home Wednesday with fifteen wins or 20 games played have gone for the last five including a six point Rd. victory against North Carolina State last time out. Offensively the Mustangs are rolling averaging 83.1 points on 48% shooting for the floor. Defensively SMU has been top tier as well allowing just 72.2 points per game overall and give only 57 in their most recent victory.

Boopie Miller leads SMU this season averaging 13.8 points and 5.7 assists per game. Chuck Harris is averaging 11.9 points and BJ Edwards chips in10.6 points per game. Big man and Matt Cross  averages 11 points and adds a team leading 8.1 rebounds per game.

Both teams have found a ton of success this year but the Mustangs will have the edge in this game. Look for SMU to control this game on both sides of the ball in front of their home fans. SMU will do the work Wednesday leading to the win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, SMU Mustangs win and do not cover 78-70.