The set-up: Tulane has lost nine in a row. The Mustangs will have to be wary not to get "trapped" here. SMU entes 18-6 overall and 8-4 in conference play. but after a 73-72 OT win in Houston, I'm expecting a more methodical pace from the visiting side tonight. Last time out the Green Wave were smoked 82-57 by Wichita State and I have a hard time seeing them mustering much of an offensive attack tonight either.

The pick: Additionally note that SMU has seen the total go under the number in four of its last five as a road favorite in the 6.5 to 12 points range, while Tulane has seen the total stay under the number in ten of its last 13 after a loss by 15 points or more. This number is definitely high in my opinion.

10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the UNDER SMU/Tulane.