Boise State vs. SMU Preview & Score Prediction
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Boise State (10-1) vs. SMU (8-3) Game Preview
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Game Info
Date: Monday, December 18th
Tip-off: 6:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Moody Coliseum, Dallas, Texas
Radio: Bronco Radio Network
TV/stream: ESPNU
Projected BOise State Lineup
Lexus Williams
Justinian Jessup
Chandler Hutchison – 27 points, 11 rebounds in win over GCU
Christian Sengfelder
Zach Haney
Projected SMU Lineup
Jimmy Whitt
Ben Emelogu
Shake Milton – averaging 17.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.5 APG
Jarrey Foster
Ethan Chargois
Why Boise State Will Win
Boise State is on the road again with hopes of ending another one of the nation’s longest home winning streaks. This time, the Broncos are in Dallas at the Moody Coliseum against the SMU Mustangs. SMU is led by Shake Milton, one of the American’s best players which should provide one of the more entertaining individual matchups – between Milton and Chandler Hutchison – that we’ll see all season. SMU and Boise State have contrasting styles which should provide for an excellent matchup between tournament hopefuls. SMU shoots the three and grabs offensive boards, Boise State defends the three and prevents offensive boards. SMU is one of the shorter teams in the country, Boise State is one of the taller teams in the country. Along with a tremendous home environment, a great individual matchup between Milton and Hutchison, contrasting styles and a quality victory for NCAA Tournament hopes on the line, Boise State-SMU is nothing short of a must-watch.
KenPom Line
Boise State +8, o/u: 132
Score Prediction
SMU 76, Boise State 74