SMU Mustangs vs Clemson Tigers Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The SMU Mustangs will be on the road Wednesday night, with a game inside Little John Coliseum in Clemson, SC, at 9:00 PM against the Clemson Tigers, and we have you ready to roll with our SMU vs Clemson prediction.SMU comes into Wednesday ranked #24 in the nation with twelve wins and two losses overall. The Clemson Tigers returned home Wednesday night with twelve wins and three losses this season. SMU comes into Wednesday night having won for the last five, including three in a row, following a 14-point home victory against North Carolina in their last outing. The Clemson Tigers roll into Wednesday night on a lengthy winning streak following a 5-point victory on the road against Pittsburgh last time out. Read more about this SMU vs Clemson prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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SMU looks to defend its ranking
The SMU Mustangs have been an offense-minded team this season, one of the best-scoring teams in the country. The Mustangs average 91.5 points per game this season on 51% shooting from the floor and have averaged 99.75 points per game over their last four victories. Defensively, SMU has held its own as well, allowing 76.9 points per game through 14 games played. The SMU defense did the work in their last outing, keeping the number 12-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels to 83% shooting from the floor. North Carolina shot 48% from the floor and 43% from beyond the arc, but SMU forced 10 turnovers in the win. Offensively, SMU was dominant, scoring 97 points, including 58 in the second half, to erase a 39-39 tie as the Mustangs shot 60% from the floor and 52% from beyond the arc. Boopie Miller led the SMU offense with 27 points and 12 assists on 13 shots. Corey Washington was second on the SMU roster against UNC with 23 points and 6 rebounds on 10 shots in 31 minutes. Jaden Tombs led the way off the SMU bench, scoring 12 points on 7 shots in 19 minutes.
Boopie Miller leads the SMU offense this season, averaging 20.4 points and 7.4 assists per game. Jaron Pierre Jr. is 2nd on the team, averaging 18.3 points, while BJ Edwards averages 13.6 points per game. Corey Washington is third on the roster, averaging 13.1 points per game this season. Big man Samet Yigitoglu averages 11 points to go along with a team-leading 8.6 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for SMU:
- None
Clemson tries to stay hot
The Clemson Tigers offense has been potent this season, averaging 78.2 points on 46% from the floor. Defensively, Clemson has held its own, allowing 65.7 points per game this season and 63.6 points per game during its last five victories. Clemson did just enough in their previous outing, scoring 73 points, including 39 in the second half, to erase a one-point halftime deficit. The tigers shot 53% from the floor and knocked down seven triples in the game. Clemson won the rebounding battle by 1 and forced 11 turnovers in the win. Defensively, Clemson was the better team, giving up 68 points as Pittsburgh shot 68% from the floor. Jestin Porter led the show with the Clemson offense last time out, leading the team with 21 points on 12 shots. RJ Godfrey was the second Clemson starter in double figures with 14 points on 7 shots in 28 minutes of action. Nick Davidson led the way off the Tigers bench with 14 points on 7 shots in 19 minutes. Butta Johnson was the fourth player on theta in double digits with 10 points on 5 shots.
RJ Godfrey leads the Clemson offense this season, averaging 11.7 points per game. Jestin Porter is second on the team, averaging 11.1 points in nearly 24 minutes per contest. Big man Carter Welling averages 10.1 points and leads the team, averaging 5.8 rebounds per game. Dillon Hunter is 4th on the team, averaging nine points, and leads the team in dishing out 2.7 assists.
Key Injury Report for Clemson:
- Zac Foster (Out) - Knee
SMU vs Clemson Pick
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SMU vs Clemson Spread Pick
- Clemson Tigers ATS
SMU is the ranked team coming into Wednesday night, but Clemson is the hotter of the two. Clemson has a potent offense and an elite defense that will be the difference. Look for Clemson to thrive in front of their home fans Wednesday night as they pick up their third conference win of the season. Take the Tigers to continue their winning ways as they stifle SMU start to finish, leading to the win and cover at home.
SMU vs Clemson Over/Under Pick
- Under
Both teams are having good seasons this year, but Wednesday night will be a tough offensive night. Clemson is a defensive-minded team and will slow this game down. SMU will try to run, as they have a potent offense that scores more than 90 points per game. Look for Clemson to set the tone on both sides of the ball and control things for 40 minutes Wednesday night. Take the Tigers to get the win and the total to go under as the Tigers control things on their home floor during a
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