Syracuse vs Youngstown State Prediction 11-16-24 College Basketball Picks
Youngstown State (1-1) vs. Syracuse (2-0)
November 16, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Syracuse -10; Over/Under: +152.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs Youngstown State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 16th, at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Syracuse Have Had Some Troubles
Syracuse have won each of the first two games, but they haven’t been exactly dominant. Two games ago against Le Moyne, Syracuse won 86-82 and in the last game against Colgate they won by only two points. The defense gave up 39 points in the second half, and that led to them almost blowing it. The Orange as a team shot 44.3 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from behind the three point line. They allowed Colgate to shoot 43.8 percent from the field and 37 percent from behind the three point lines. Eddie Lampkin Jr had a strong game putting up 15 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists.
Why Syracuse Will Beat Youngstown State
- Syracuse has won each of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
- Youngstown State has lost three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Youngstown State Blown Out in Last Game
Youngstown State faced off against Chicago State in the first game and they ended up winning 80-60 victory. In the second game against Ohio State it wasn’t as good rom early on hey were blown out. At halftime they were down 37-22 and it didn’t get better in the second half as they ended up losing 81-47. They shot only 23.7 percent from the field and 13.6 percent from behind the three point line. They allowed Ohio State to shoot 55.4 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from behind the three point line. Cris Carroll had a strong game putting up 10 points, seven rebounds, and one assist.
Syracuse vs Youngstown State Prediction
Syracuse have had awesome troubles in the first couple of games, but that is all going to change here. Youngstown State in the last game scored only 47 points and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Syracuse is going to have no issue running up the score and that is going to be the difference here as they are going to cruise here. Back Syracuse against the spread.
