The Niagara Purple Eagles and Syracuse Orange face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at the JMA Wireless Dome. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Niagara vs Syracuse prediction.

Another Down Season for Niagara 

It’s another down season for Niagara and they come into this game with a 3-7 record overall. In the last game against Binghamton, Niagara scored 69 points but that wasn’t enough as they were defeated by five points. Niagara on the season is averaging 73.5 points while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. Ahmad Henderson II is the top player for Niagara and he is averaging 15.2 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the three point line. 

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Syracuse Coming Off Big Win

Syracuse has had issues this season at times, but they are coming off a big victory. Syracuse faced off against Oregon in the last game and they scored 83 points on the way to the 20 point victory. Judah Mintz had a strong game putting up 18 points, five assists, and three rebounds. Syracuse on the season is averaging 77.7 points while their defense is giving up 70.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 120th in the league and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Mintz on the season is averaging 19.9 points while shooting 45.3 percent from the field.

Niagara vs Syracuse Betting Prediction

Syracuse on the season is averaging 77.7 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score. The defense at times has been an issue and they are giving up 70.1 points per game. I do think Niagara is going to find success scoring here and they are going to get close to their season average of 73.5 points. Both offenses are going to run up the score and the over is going to cash here.