Virginia Tech Hokies (15-12) vs. Syracuse Orange (18-10)
February 27, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Syracuse Orange -1; Over/Under: 155.5
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The Virginia Tech Hokies and Syracuse Orange face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at the JMA Wireless Dome. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Virginia Tech vs Syracuse prediction.
How Does Virginia Tech Bounce Back?
Virginia Tech two games ago dominated Virginia, but in the last game against Pittsburgh, they looked awful. Virginia Tech scored only 64 points while the defense gave up 79 points and that led to the 15 point defeat. Sean Pedulla had a strong game putting up 26 points, but he was the only real bright spot. Virginia Tech is averaging 74.2 points while their defense is giving up 69.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 103rd in the league and they are going to need the offense to be better here. Pedulla has been the top player for Virginia Tech averaging 15.6 points while shooting 40 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from behind the three point line.
Syracuse Has Won Two Straight Games
Syracuse has won straight games and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. In the last game against Notre Dame, the defense wasn’t great, giving up 85 points, but the offense scored 88 points. Syracuse is shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from behind the three point line. Judah Mintz had a strong game putting up 21 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Syracuse is averaging 76.3 points while their defense is giving up 75 points per game. Mintz is averaging 18.2 points while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 29.7 percent from behind three point line.
Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Betting Prediction
Syracuse on the season is averaging 76.3 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Virginia Tech scored only 64 points in the last game but I do expect their offense is going to find success against Syracuse. This game is going to be higher scoring by both teams, and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to go over the total. Back the over to cash here.
