Syracuse Orange vs Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an ACC showdown on Tuesday evening, the Syracuse Orange will face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers. The Orange currently hold a record of 15-17, with a 7-9 ATS (against the spread) and an 8-7-1 O/U (over/under) record. They suffered a road loss from the Tar Heels in their previous game. On the other hand, the Panthers have a record of 13-20, with an 8-8 ATS and a 9-6-1 O/U record. They also faced defeat in their previous game, losing at home to Duke. In their last encounter, Syracuse managed to secure an 81-73 victory at home. Pittsburgh has opened as the betting favorite with a -5.5 spread, and the line has not moved since then.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orange +194 | Panthers -236

Spread: Orange +5.5 (-110) | Panthers -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 70%.

Syracuse Orange

The Syracuse Orange basketball team is currently focused on achieving their third conference win. Their performance this season has exceeded expectations, with just five losses, four of which were against ranked opponents. In their most recent games, Syracuse secured a 69-59 victory against Boston College but suffered a 103-67 loss against North Carolina, bringing their ACC record to 2-3. The team has successfully covered the spread in four of their last five games. Judah Mintz's shooting performance has slightly declined recently, with him shooting below 41.5% in four out of the last five games. Despite this, Mintz scored 21 points in the game against North Carolina and holds an average of 18.6 points per game on a 43% shooting average. Another player, JJ Starling, has struggled to score over 10 points in the last five games, with an average of 10.8 points per game. However, Maliq Brown has been exceptional, consistently scoring at least 15 points in four out of the last five games and elevating his average to 10.1 points per game. In terms of rankings, the Syracuse Orange are currently ranked 83rd in DI by Ken Pomeroy. On the road, they hold a record of 1-3, with their only win coming against Georgetown. Over the season, Syracuse has averaged 76 points per game, ranking 140th in scoring. However, their defense has allowed at least 70 points in four out of the last five games and has an average concession of 72.7 points per game, placing them 219th. Looking at their power ranking, Syracuse is ranked 242nd, with their offense ranking 124th as they score an average of 76.93 points per game. Defensively, they hold the 153rd spot, allowing an average of 70.67 points against them. This season, Syracuse has a record of 11-5 and a 7-9 ATS (against the spread) record. The team has an average field goal percentage of 44.97% and a free throw percentage of 73.87%. They have struggled with three-point shooting, making only 31.97% of their attempts, ranking 254th in NCAAB. Rebounding-wise, Syracuse averages 37.47 rebounds per game, ranking 122nd, and has an average of 14.07 offensive assists and 12. Cam out aggressive in the second half. Bell's 3 gives him 13. 📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/tkDiFPm5h5