Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Syracuse (11-15) vs. Pittsburgh (15-10)
February 18, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Pittsburgh -10.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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The Syracuse Orange and Pittsburgh Panthers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Petersen Events Center. Here’s a Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Prediction. This article will include a Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Pick.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange lost to Miami and North Carolina, and they play NC State, Virginia Tech, and SMU next. The Syracuse Orange are averaging 74.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 78.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting. JJ Starling is averaging 18.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Donnie Freeman is averaging 13.4 points and 1.4 assists. Eddie Lampkin Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Bell is dishing 0.5 assists. The Syracuse Orange are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The Syracuse Orange are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers lost to SMU, beat Miami, and they play Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, and Louisville next. The Pittsburgh Panthers are averaging 77.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 71.1 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jaland Lowe is averaging 16.5 points and 5.3 assists, while Ishmael Leggett is averaging 16.1 points and 5.9 rebounds. Cameron Cohen is the third double-digit scorer and Damian Dunn is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Pittsburgh Panthers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Pittsburgh Panthers are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win
- Pittsburgh has won each of its last 11 games at Petersen Events Center following a home win.
- Syracuse has lost six of its last seven night games.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in six of its last seven night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five games.
- Syracuse has won six of its last eight night games against Pittsburgh.
- Pittsburgh has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Pittsburgh’s last four games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Each of Syracuse’s last three games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 170+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Pittsburgh ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.1%).
- Pittsburgh ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.4).
Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Injury Report
Syracuse will be without Donnie Freeman, while Chance Westry is questionable. Pittsburgh will be without Damian Dunn, while Jaland Lowe is questionable.
Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Prediction
The Pittsburgh Panthers are the better team, they’re at home, and they beat Syracuse on the road last month. It makes sense Pitt is favored. The problem is, Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU and ATS in its last 10 games. We saw Pittsburgh lose earlier this month to Virginia as a double-digit favorite. Syracuse has issues of its own and isn’t winning, but the Orange have covered seven of their last nine games. Syracuse beat Cal earlier this month on the road as a big underdog. Down year for Syracuse or not, this is still a rivalry game between two prideful ACC teams. Give me Syracuse and the points.
