SMU at Central Florida

SMU is winning and playing great defense for Coach Larry Brown, which shouldn't surprise anyone. The Mustangs have won nine of their last 10 games, falling 56-50 at Cincinnati in their most recent road game. SMU has held opponents to 38.2% from the field (third in the conference and 36th in the NCAA). The Mustangs have held nine of 15 opponents at or below 40%. SMU is 7-1 UNDER the total on the road. Central Florida can play defense, too, especially at home, on a 35-17-2 run UNDER the total at home. Last season the SMU Mustangs won both meetings, earning a 58-46 victory in Orlando on Jan. 18th and picking up a 70-55 triumph in Dallas on March 1. The UNDER is 4-1 in the last five meetings, including 4-1 UNDER the total here in Florida. Play UNDER the total in this one.