Southern Methodist vs California Picks and Prediction – 2/27/2025

This Wednesday, Chuck Harris and the SMU Mustangs will travel to Haas Pavilion to take on Andrej Stojakovic and the California Golden Bears in an ACC matchup. Get our free NCAAB Picks all season long! The Mustangs, now 20-7, are looking to bounce back after a 79-69 loss against Clemson on Saturday. Harris has been a key leader for SMU, providing offensive firepower and consistency throughout the season.

California, sitting at 12-15, is also coming off a loss, falling 66-61 against Stanford on Saturday. Stojakovic has been a bright spot for the Golden Bears, showcasing his scoring ability and versatility on the offensive end. Playing at home, California will look to get back on track and challenge a tough SMU squad.

For SMU, controlling the tempo and executing efficiently on offense will be crucial. Harris will need to lead the way in setting up the Mustangs’ attack, while their defense looks to contain Stojakovic and limit California’s scoring opportunities.

California, on the other hand, will need to focus on slowing down Harris and playing with intensity on the defensive end. Stojakovic must step up as a key scoring threat while also finding ways to create opportunities for his teammates. It will be Interesting to see if Stojakovic and the Golden Bears will be able to contain Harris and the Mustangs explosiveness.

This matchup sets up a battle between Harris’ ability to lead SMU’s offense and Stojakovic’s scoring presence for Cal in a competitive ACC battle. While California has the home-court advantage, SMU’s overall depth and efficiency could help them secure the win. Take the Mustangs to win and to cover the spread with ease. Final Score Prediction, SMU Mustangs win 76-68.