The Cincinnati Bearcats (12-6, 3-2 AAC) battle the SMU Mustangs (6-11, 1-3) Saturday. Tip from Moody Coliseum is set for 4 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cincinnati vs. SMU'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Bearcats beat East Carolina 83-55 at home Wednesday, covering as a 10-point home favorite. Cincinnati is 12-5 against the spread (ATS) on the season. It is just 1-2 straight up at home, though. The Cats are 8-2 ATS over their last 10. Their strength is offense, ranking No. 57 in points per game (78.1).
SMU, on the other hand, lost to Tulane 97-88 at home Wednesday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point underdog. The Mustangs are just 6-11 ATS on the season and are 4-5 straight up at home. They are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 but 5-3 ATS in their last 8.
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