
California vs Syracuse Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Syracuse (9-12) vs. California (11-10)
February 1, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: California -5; Over/Under: 149
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In this article, we will formulate a California vs Syracuse Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the Haas Pavilion. Let’s take a look at the California Golden Bears vs Syracuse Orange Pick.
Syracuse Have Issues
Syracuse have had some major issues all season and they are having some major issues right now. Two games ago against Pittsburgh, they lost 77-73, and in the last game against Stanford, they lost 70-61. At halftime against Stanford they were down 33-24 and they couldn’t bounce back in the second half they played a little bet, but it was too little too late. Jaquan Carlos was the top player putting up 16 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were only two players that put up at least 12 points.
Syracuse sits with a 9-12 record overall and they have gone 10-10-1 against the spread, Syracuse is averaging 74.2 points while thier defense is giving up 77.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 197th in the league while the defense is ranked 321st. They are averaging 59.86 field goals attempted per game which is 127th in the league. Eddie Lampkin Jr is averaging 10.3 points while shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 29.8 percent from behind the three point line.
California Looks to Bounce Back
California had been playing well heading into the last game against SMU and they had won three straigh games. Against SMU, California scored 65 points while the defense gave up 76 points. At halftime they were down 39-29 and they couldn’t bounce back as they were knocked off. Rytis Petratis had a strong game scoring 18 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out two assists.
California comes into this game with an 11-10 record overall and they have gone 11-9-1 against the spread. California is averaging 75.7 points while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 156th in the league while the defense is ranked 287th in the league. Andrej Stojakovic has been the top player for California averaging 18.9 points per game while shooting 44 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from behind the three point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game.
Why Cal Will Beat Syracuse
California has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Haas Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Syracuse has lost each of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
Syracuse has lost the first half in each of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
California vs Syracuse Prediction
There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. California is averaging 75.7 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Syracuse’s offense has also been good averaging 74.2 points per game. BOth of these teams are going to have no issue uunning up the score and both defenses are going to have some major issues here. This game is going to be a shootout and the over is going to cash here.