SMU vs. Tarleton State Predictions - Nov. 3

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The SMU Mustangs take the court against the Tarleton State Texans on November 3, 2025 ET in the opening game of the 2025-26 season for both teams.

The Mustangs are currently enormous 21.5-point favorites against the Texans. The matchup has a point total of 145.5.

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SMU vs. Tarleton State Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Monday, November 3, 2025
  • Game time: 8 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ACC Network Extra
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Arena: Moody Coliseum

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SMU vs. Tarleton State Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: SMU (-21.5)
  • Moneyline: SMU (-6667), Tarleton State (+1725)
  • Total: 145.5 points

Pick ATS:SMU (-21.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (145.5)
  • Prediction: SMU 82, Tarleton State 59

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SMU vs. Tarleton State Comparison (2024-25 Stats)

SMU Rank SMU Stat Tarleton State Stat Tarleton State Rank
40th 79.9 Points Scored 63.3 357th
152nd 71.3 Points Allowed 69.6 91st
42nd 15.9 Assists 10.5 351st
221st 11.5 Turnovers 16.0 364th
33rd 47.8% Field Goal % 43.2% 268th
45th 41.3% Field Goal % Allowed 44.4% 212th

SMU 2024-25 Key Players

  • Kevin Miller scored 13.2 points and distributed 5.5 assists per game last season.
  • Matt Cross hauled in an average of 7.6 boards in each contest while scoring 11.8 points per game last season.
  • Chuck Harris hit an average of 2.2 shots per game from beyond the arc a season ago.
  • B.J. Edwards averaged 2.4 takeaways per game, while Samet Yigitoglu compiled 1.0 block per contest.

Tarleton State 2024-25 Key Players

  • Bubu Benjamin put up 13.9 points per game last season to go with 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
  • Chris Mpaka pulled down 5.3 rebounds per game, while Jordan Mizell averaged 1.9 assists per contest.
  • Benjamin hit an average of 1.5 shots per game from beyond the arc a season ago.
  • Benjamin and Mpaka were defensive standouts last season, with Benjamin averaging 1.5 steals per game and Mpaka collecting 1.6 blocks per contest.

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