Miami Hurricanes (12-5) vs. Syracuse Orange (12-5)
January 20, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Syracuse Orange -1.5; Over/Under: +156
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The Miami Hurricanes need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Syracuse Orange look for a win after splitting their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Miami Hurricanes vs Syracuse Orange prediction.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes recently beat Virginia Tech and lost to Florida State. The Miami Hurricanes are averaging 83.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 72.9 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Norchad Omier is averaging 17.2 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar is averaging 15.9 points and 4.9 rebounds. Matthew Cleveland is the third double-digit scorer and Nijel Pack is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Miami Hurricanes are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Hurricanes are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange are coming off a loss to North Carolina and a win over Pitt. The Syracuse Orange are averaging 75.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Judah Mintz is averaging 18.4 points and 3.2 rebounds, while JJ Starling is averaging 11.2 points and 2.4 assists. Chris Bell is the third double-digit scorer and Maliq Brown is dishing 1 assist. The Syracuse Orange are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Syracuse Orange are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Miami Hurricanes vs Syracuse Orange prediction
The Miami Hurricanes have fallen off a cliff defensively over the last few weeks, so you can understand why they’re slight underdogs here on the road. However, Syracuse isn’t the most talented team in the world, as the offense can go through droughts and the defense is spotty outside of the zone. Despite the recent losses, Miami has a good squad and can snap out of these funks sooner than later. I’ll grab the free bucket with the Canes.
