- Matchup: SMU Mustangs vs Duke Blue Devils
- Event Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN
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This Saturday, the Duke Blue Devils (14-1) aim to secure a win against the SMU Mustangs (12-3) at the iconic Cameron Indoor Stadium.
In their latest outing, the SMU Mustangs faced off against Clemson, suffering a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 74-70. The Mustangs achieved a field goal percentage of 37.3% (19 of 51) and managed to sink 6 of their 17 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, SMU excelled, hitting 26 of 29 for an impressive 89.7% success rate. They gathered a total of 34 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and registered 10 assists for the game. The defense forced 8 turnovers and recorded 5 steals. On the flip side, SMU allowed Clemson to shoot 42.9% from the field, with the Tigers making 24 of their 56 shots. Clemson delivered 13 assists and 6 steals, while also securing a total of 32 rebounds (10 offensive, 22 defensive). At the charity stripe, Clemson shot 70.8%, converting 17 of 24 attempts, and made 9 out of 31 shots from beyond the arc. Notably, the Mustangs committed 23 personal fouls compared to Clemson’s 20.
Kevin Miller was a standout player in this contest, finishing with 23 points on 5 of 15 shooting, 3 assists, and 8 rebounds during his 39 minutes on the court, shooting 33.3% from the field.
The Mustangs enter this matchup with a 12-3 season record. They average 90.1 points per game, ranking 18th in Division 1, while shooting an impressive 49.8% from the floor. From three-point range, they convert at 35.8% (119 out of 332) and achieve a free-throw percentage of 77.4%. As a collective, SMU grabs 39.3 rebounds per game and has tallied 280 assists this season, putting them 31st nationally in assists per game. They average 11.4 turnovers and commit around 17.5 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Mustangs force an average of 14.1 turnovers per game while also drawing 19.7 personal fouls. They hold opponents to 30.9% from three-point territory and allow an average of 76.7 points per game, ranking them 265th in college basketball. SMU’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 42.3% (398 out of 942) and they concede around 34.7 rebounds per game, sitting 293rd in Division 1 for assists allowed with a total of 236.
In their previous matchup, the Duke Blue Devils emerged victorious against Louisville with a score of 84-73. In regards to rebounding, Duke allowed Louisville to secure 37 boards (10 offensive). They successfully shot 31.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 38 attempts, and went 9 out of 12 from the free-throw line for a 75% conversion rate. The Blue Devils held Louisville to 40.0% from the field, allowing them to make 26 of 65 attempts. Duke shot 50.9% overall, converting 29 out of 57 shots, while hitting 7 of 23 three-pointers (30.4%). Following 20 personal fouls called against Louisville, Duke was afforded 28 free-throw attempts and committed 12 turnovers while securing 11 steals. The Blue Devils racked up 36 total rebounds, including 30 defensive and 6 offensive.
Cameron Boozer played a pivotal role for the Blue Devils, notching 27 points in 39 minutes on the court, dishing out 4 assists, and achieving an outstanding shooting percentage of 83.3% after hitting 10 of 12 attempts, along with grabbing 8 rebounds.
The Blue Devils carry a record of 14-1 this season, shooting 49.8% from the field, which ranks 28th nationally. They have tallied 1,306 points this year, averaging 87.1 points per game, and collect an average of 41.2 rebounds. They dish out 17.7 assists per game (35th in the nation) and turn the ball over 11.6 times per game. Defensively, Duke commits approximately 16.9 personal fouls per game, maintaining a free-throw shooting percentage of 71.4%.
On the defensive end, the Blue Devils rank 33rd nationally, allowing 66.0 points per game. They force 13.5 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 38.6% (19th in college basketball). Duke’s defense restricts three-point shooting to 30.4% (123 of 404), while opponents convert about 71.9% of their free-throw attempts. They surrender an average of 12.7 assists and 31.3 rebounds per game, placing them 131st and 46th, respectively, in those defensive categories.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Back SMU
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