Syracuse Orange (11-5) vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (10-6)
January 16, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Pittsburgh Panthers -5.5; Over/Under: +145
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The Syracuse Orange need a win after losing 2 of their last 3 games. The Pittsburgh Panthers need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Syracuse Orange vs Pittsburgh Panthers prediction.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange recently beat Boston College while losing to Duke and North Carolina. The Syracuse Orange are averaging 76.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 72.7 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Judah Mintz is averaging 18.6 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Chris Bell is averaging 11.1 points and 0.8 assists. JJ Starling is the third double-digit scorer and Maliq Brown is dishing 1 assist. The Syracuse Orange are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Syracuse Orange are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game. Syracuse will meet Miami, Florida State, and NC State after this one.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers beat Louisville recently, while losing to North Carolina and Duke. The Pittsburgh Panthers are averaging 77.4 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 66.1 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Blake Hinson is averaging 18.4 points and 0.8 assists, while Carlton Carrington is averaging 14.3 points and 5.2 rebounds. Ishmael Leggett is the third double-digit scorer and Guillermo Diaz Graham is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Pittsburgh Panthers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The Pittsburgh Panthers are allowing 8.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game. Pittsburgh will face Duke and Georgia Tech after this game.
Syracuse Orange vs Pittsburgh Panthers prediction
The Pittsburgh Panthers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but this seems like too many points to lay here. Both Syracuse and Pitt have similar issues, and it’s that offense goes through droughts. Both Syracuse and Pitt are solid defensively, even with the Panthers having the edge. Syracuse beat Pittsburgh a couple of weeks ago, completely dominating the second half. This should be another physical, close game. Give me Syracuse and the free buckets.
