Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Virginia Cavaliers predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

Southern Methodist

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In what promises to be an exciting clash, the Southern Methodist Mustangs will face off against the Virginia Cavaliers in an NCAA College Basketball showdown on January 17, 2026. The Mustangs have shown consistency in their recent form, securing victory in 3 of their last 5 matches, while the Cavaliers have been in impressive form, winning 4 of their last 5 games.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the away team, with the Cavaliers at 1.71 compared to the Mustangs at 1.98. However, our model predicts a close encounter, with a 51.9% chance of a home win and a 48.1% chance of an away win.

Tactically, both teams have shown strengths in different areas, with the Mustangs relying on their defensive prowess and the Cavaliers showcasing their scoring ability. It will be interesting to see how these contrasting styles play out on the court.

As with any sporting event, the outcome remains uncertain, and both teams have the ability to come out on top. Fans can expect a thrilling match between two evenly-matched opponents.

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Southern Methodist
46.3%		 Virginia
53.7%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball SMU Mustangs: 0.38%

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Pinnacle 1.98 1.71

Latest Results

14.01.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – 77:76
10.01.26 Duke Blue Devils basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 82:75
07.01.26 Clemson Tigers basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 74:70
03.01.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 97:83
28.12.25 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – Cal State Fullerton Titans basketball – 110:63		 13.01.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 70:79
10.01.26 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – Stanford Cardinal basketball – 70:55
07.01.26 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – California Golden Bears basketball – 84:60
03.01.26 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 61:76
31.12.25 Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 95:85 OT

Facts

  • In recent matches, Southern Methodist has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Virginia is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Virginia may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Southern Methodist won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 190:179. (average 63.3:59.7).
  • Including home match between the teams, Southern Methodist won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 63:51.

    Latest Head To Head

    15.01.25 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 52:54
    07.12.24 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 63:51
    29.11.13 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 76:73

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

    11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

    25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

    27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

    56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

    61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

    78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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