5*
(NCAAB) Southern Methodist vs. East Carolina,
Point Spread: 14.00 | -105.00 East Carolina (Home)
Result: Loss
SMU is off to a nice 15-0 start to the season but I think this line is way too high. Southern Methodist, on top of all its academic violations and suspensions, got a scare from head coach Larry Brown, who missed the second half of the UCF game due to vertigo. The Mustangs have failed to cover in three straight games and while ECU is likely out of its league, there is value in the home side getting this many points Wednesday. The Pirates average 77.5 points at home – compared to just 61.5 points per road game – and have played up to their competition by covering in five of their last six matchups against opponents with a win percentage of .600 or higher. Lets go with EC at home as the home court edge will prove to be the different here tonight.