SMU vs. Houston CBB Prediction and Odds - Jan 5, 2023

Houston squares off with SMU in College Basketball action at Fertitta Center on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for SMU vs. Houston, plus our score prediction and betting odds, are featured below.

Who will win SMU vs. Houston?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's SMU-Houston College Basketball matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives Houston a 95% chance of defeating SMU.

More: SMU vs. Houston Simulated 10K Times

SMU vs. Houston Game Odds

• Spread: Houston -20.5 (-105), SMU +20.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Houston -4500, SMU +2000
• Total: Over/Under 130.5 (-115/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

Houston is currently the -20.5 favorite versus SMU, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog SMU (+20.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Houston at -4500, which means you can risk $4,500 to win $100, for a total payout of $4,600, if it gets the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for SMU at +2000, where you can put down $100 to profit $2,000, earning a total payout of $2,100, if it wins.

The Over/Under is set at 130.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, SMU (+20.5) is a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 130.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for SMU vs. Houston

• Spread: SMU +20.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)
• Moneyline: SMU @ +2000 via PointsBet (0.7% edge)
• Total: Under 130.5 @ -105 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While Houston is more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on SMU moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

SMU vs. Houston Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for SMU vs. Houston at Fertitta Center on Thursday has Houston winning 74-56.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's SMU-Houston matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before SMU vs. Houston on Thursday January 5, 2023.

SMU vs. Houston 2023 CBB Game Info

Thursday's game between Houston and SMU in College Basketball at Fertitta Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: SMU vs. Houston
• Date: Thursday January 5, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Fertitta Center

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