The undefeated SMU Mustangs (7-0) try to remain unbeaten when they square off with the Northwestern State Demons (2-4) at Moody Coliseum. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Northwestern State Demons vs. SMU Mustangs Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Mustangs easily got past the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 70-51, while the Demons were beaten by the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 77-69.
The Mustangs had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.702 (above their season average of 0.531) and had a better free throw rate (0.262 vs. 0.231). Northwestern State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 26.8). SMU was led by Feron Hunt, who finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Chudier Bile, meanwhile had a good outing for Northwestern State, recording 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Mustangs won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 69-58. SMU had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.7 vs. 28.1). Northwestern State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.348 vs. 0.154).
The offensive glass should be a major edge for SMU in this matchup. Since the 2018-19 season, the Mustangs rank 38th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while Northwestern State ranks 324th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.5 percent).
Northwestern State Demons at SMU Mustangs Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Smu, ATS Winner – SMU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- SMU ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Northwestern State ranks 285th (7.9).
- The Mustangs average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 112th in the country. The Demons rank 209th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Northwestern State ranks 178th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while SMU ranks 264th (24.2).
- The Mustangs rank 100th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Demons rank 306th (38.6).
- SMU ranks 114th in assists per game (14.0) while Northwestern State ranks 301st (11.2).