SMU versus California Predictions: Opt for SMU to Cover and Support the Overscore
The SMU Mustangs are set to take on the California Golden Bears in tonight's college basketball game, and the Mustangs are looking good to cover the -3.5 spread on the road. It's all going down in good ol' Berkeley, Calif.
In their previous encounter, SMU trounced California by 11 points, with the total points set at 151. Though the under hit in that particular game, SMU's ATS record as favorites stands strong at 13-9 on the season and 4-2 while on the road. The Golden Bears, on the other hand, have struggled mightily at home, sporting records of 12-15 wins and 6-8-1 against the spread.
With a road record of 5-3 against the spread and 6-2 straight-up, the Mustangs have been on a roll, making them a great choice to win and cover against California.
Place your bets, folks – it's time for an over bet! The total set for this game is 153, and with the Mustangs currently averaging the 16th most points per game in college basketball at 82.2, it's safe to say that this game is destined for the over. California, too, has a history of hitting the over in nine out of 17 games played on their home turf.
** wise guys out there can also wager on the total team points for SMU, who average over 80 points in their last six games and have -115 odds to score over 77.5 against Cal. **
Whether you're feeling lucky with SMU to cover, the total, or any other prop bets available, Texas residents can ** bet on action with Bovada**, the top choice for sports betting in Texas. California residents on the Golden Bears' train may also place their bets with Bovada.
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- Sportsbooks are offering odds for the SMU Mustangs to cover the -3.5 spread against the California Golden Bears in the upcoming college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif.
- The total points set for the game is 153, and with SMU averaging 82.2 points per game, many bettors are choosing an over bet.
- Those who are familiar with sports betting may also wager on the total team points for SMU, who have -115 odds to score over 77.5 points against Cal.
- Bovada, a popular betting site, allows Texas residents to place bets on the SMU Mustangs and California Golden Bears, making it a great choice for sports betting in Texas.
- California residents can also place their bets on the Golden Bears with Bovada.
- While betting, it's important to remember that our site.com receives a commission when a purchase is made through a link on the site, contributing to providing independent sports betting news and content.
