Syracuse vs Maryland Prediction 12-21-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs Maryland Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, at the Barclays Center. Let’s take a look at a Syracuse Orange vs Maryland Terrapins Preview. 

What a Bad Season for Syracuse

It has been a very disappointing season for Syracuse and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Syracuse in the last game faced off against Georgetown, and they ended up losing 75-71. Syracuse shot 42.6 percent from the field and 25 percent from behind the three poin line. Syracuse had fear different players that put up at least 11 points. Eddie Lampkin Jr had a strong game putting up 18 points, five rebounds, and one assist. 

Syracuse on the season is averaging 79.3 points while the defense is giving up 79.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 103th in the league while the defense ranked 339th. Forward Donnie Freeman is averaging 13.4 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 29 percent from behind the three point line. 

Can Maryland Build on Last Game?

Maryland faced off against Saint Francis in the last game, and they scored 111 points on the way to the blowout victory. The offense scored 55 points in the first half and in the second half they scored 56 points. The Terrapins shot 61.8 percent from the field and 57.7 peercent from behind the three point line. There were five different players that put up at least 11 points. Selton Miguel put up 24 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Maryland, on the season, is averaging 87.8 points, while their defense is giving up 60.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 15th. 

Why Maryland Will Beat Syracuse

• Maryland has won 15 of its last 16 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Syracuse has lost five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Syracuse has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the Big Ten Conference.

Syracuse vs Maryland Prediction

These are both teams that can score, but the big difference in this game is the defense. Syracuse is giving up 79.5 points and they are going to really struggle to defend again here. Maryland’s defense is giving up 60.7 points per game and they are going to step up in a big way here. Maryland is going to go over the 90 point mark here, and they are goin to cruise here. Back Maryland against the spread.