In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs Virginia Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Virginia Cavaliers Preview
The Virginia Cavaliers have a 19-3 overall record this season and an 8-2 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 67-47 home win against Pittsburgh and their previous three games were a 73-66 road win against Boston College, a 100-97 road double overtime win against Notre Dame, an 85-80 home loss against North Carolina and a 72-68 road loss against SMU.
Offensively, Virginia averages 83.3 points per game, while allowing 68.3 points per game defensively. The Cavaliers shoot with 47% from the field and grab 41.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.1 assists per game. They average 5.9 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.
Thijs De Ridder leads Virginia in scoring and rebounds, with an average of 16.7 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game, while shooting with 53.9% from the field and 69.8% from the free throw line. Dallin Hall leads the team in assists made with 4.2 per game.
Syracuse Orange Preview
The Syracuse Orange have a 13-10 overall record this season and a 4-6 record in the ACC. They are coming off an 87-77 road loss against North Carolina and their previous three games were an 86-72 home win against Notre Dame, an 88-68 road loss against NC State, an 85-76 home loss against Miami and a 76-74 home loss against Virginia Tech.
Offensively, Syracuse averages 75.8 points per game, while allowing 70.7 points per game defensively. The Orange shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 6.1 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
J.J. Starling leads Syracuse in scoring, with an average of 12 points per game, while shooting with 44.5% from the field and 54.9% from the free throw line. William Kyle III is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.4 per game. Naithan George leads the team in assists made with 5.5 per game.
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Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Virginia has won each of its last 13 games at John Paul Jones Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Syracuse has lost each of its last 10 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Virginia has won the first half in each of its last 12 games at John Paul Jones Arena.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- The road team has won five of Virginia’s last six games.
- Virginia has lost four of its last five home day games against Conference opponents.
- Syracuse has won the first half in each of its last three road day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Forty-eight of Virginia’s last 50 games against Conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Each of Syracuse’s last nine games have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.9).
- Virginia ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.6).
- Syracuse ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (63.3%).
- Syracuse ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.1).
Syracuse vs Virginia Prediction
In this Syracuse vs Virginia Prediction, Virginia is coming as -12.5 home favorites. Virginia has been the better team this season and have been almost perfect at home, with just one loss in 12 home games played. They have been red-hot lately with a 8-1 record in their last 9 games and are 6-3 against the spread, while Syracuse has been struggling, with a 1-5 record in its last 6 games and 2-4 against the spread. Virginia has been superior both on the offensive and the defensive end and have a dominating +15 point differential this season, so I expect them to get the job done and cover the spread at home in this one.