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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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