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Louisville Cardinals vs Southern Methodist Mustangs predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Louisville Cardinals will face off against the Southern Methodist Mustangs on January 31, 2026, on Louisville’s home court.

Both teams have shown solid form recently, with the Cardinals and Mustangs each winning 3 of their last 5 matches. This suggests that we can expect a competitive and closely contested game between these two evenly matched sides.

The Louisville Cardinals will have the advantage of playing at home, which often gives teams a boost in performance. Their tactical strengths lie in their defensive discipline and ability to take advantage of turnovers to score points.

On the other hand, the Southern Methodist Mustangs will be looking to capitalize on their recent momentum and continue their winning streak. They possess a strong offensive game and will be looking to outshoot their opponents.

With bookmakers giving the Cardinals the edge with odds of 1.29 compared to 3.12 for the Mustangs, this matchup could go either way. It promises to be an exciting game that will likely come down to the wire.

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Louisville
72.4%
Southern Methodist
27.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 87:79

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Louisville: 0.9% SMU Mustangs: 0.36%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.27 3.5
1.24 3.22
1.29 3.12
1.28 3.5

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Facts

  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Louisville may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Louisville is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Louisville won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 253:207. (average 84.3:69).
  • Including home match between the teams, Louisville won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 71:63.

    Latest Head To Head

    21.01.25 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 73:98
    05.03.14 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 71:84
    12.01.14 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 71:63

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

    6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

    8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

    11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

    12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

    13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

    15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

    16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

    18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

    19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

    20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

    21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

    22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

    23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

    25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

    27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

    48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

    49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

    50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

    51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

    59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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