Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Louisville Cardinals predictions, Feb 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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On February 17, 2026, the Southern Methodist Mustangs will host the Louisville Cardinals in an anticipated NCAA college basketball matchup. Both teams arrive with contrasting recent performances that could influence the outcome of this closely contested game.

The Mustangs have won two of their last five matches, indicating a need for improvement as they seek to leverage their home-court advantage. Their tactical approach often emphasizes disciplined defense, complemented by a balanced offensive strategy that utilizes both interior and perimeter scoring opportunities.

In stark contrast, the Cardinals head into this game with a perfect five-match winning streak. Their recent form showcases a potent offensive unit capable of exploiting defensive lapses, making them a formidable opponent. Louisville’s fast-paced play and aggressive rebounding could pose significant challenges for the Mustangs.

Bookmakers provide odds of 2.04 for the home win and 1.65 for an away victory, reflecting a close odds assessment. With our model predicting a 51.7% probability of a Southern Methodist win compared to 48.3% for Louisville, fans can expect a tightly contested battle. As both teams vie for supremacy, the outcome remains uncertain, offering an intriguing matchup for bettors and basketball enthusiasts alike.

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Southern Methodist
40.6%

Louisville
59.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 83:86

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Louisville: 1.07% SMU Mustangs: 0.29%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.25		1.58
	2.24		1.59
	2.3		1.6
	2.29		1.52
	2.4		1.55

Latest Results

14.02.26 Syracuse Orange basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 79:78
10.02.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 89:81
07.02.26 Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 67:86
03.02.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – 83:84
31.01.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 88:74

14.02.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 71:82
09.02.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – 118:77
07.02.26 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 80:88
04.02.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 76:65
31.01.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 88:74

Facts

In recent matches, Southern Methodist has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Louisville is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Southern Methodist may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Louisville is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

We predict that Louisville will win today’s game, with odds of 1.57.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Southern Methodist won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 281:341. (average 70.3:85.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Southern Methodist won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 144:182. (average 72:91).

Latest Head To Head

31.01.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 88:74
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. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (13.71%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.09%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (9.6%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (8.47%)

5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13 (5.54%)

6. Iowa State: 13 (5.54%)

7. Florida Gators: 14 (5.14%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 16 (4.5%)

9. Purdue Boilermakers: 20 (3.6%)

10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.43%)

11. Texas Tech: 26 (2.77%)

12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2%)

13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (2%)

14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 46 (1.56%)

15. Michigan State: 51 (1.41%)

16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.41%)

17. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.07%)

18. Louisville: 67 (1.07%)

19. Brigham Young: 67 (1.07%)

20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.07%)

21. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.07%)

22. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.89%)

23. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.89%)

24. Wisconsin Badgers: 101 (0.71%)

25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 101 (0.71%)

26. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.71%)

27. North Carolina: 101 (0.71%)

28. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.48%)

30. NC State: 151 (0.48%)

31. UCF Knights: 201 (0.36%)

32. Texas A&M: 201 (0.36%)

33. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

34. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.29%)

35. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

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

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.29%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.14%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)

51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

52. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)

53. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)

54. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)

55. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.07%)

57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)

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