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Syracuse Looks to Continue Domination at Home Against Underperforming Miami in Crucial ACC Matchup

Game time: January 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: JMA Wireless Dome — Syracuse, NY

Article updated Jan 20, 6:18 AM EST

Miami-Florida will be facing Syracuse in a crucial ACC matchup at Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon. Last season, these two teams met, with Miami-Florida emerging victorious

Game outlook

Miami-Florida will be facing Syracuse in a crucial ACC matchup at Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon. Last season, these two teams met, with Miami-Florida emerging victorious with a score of 82-78 but failing to cover the 6.5-point spread as favorites. Currently, Syracuse holds the position of betting favorites, with an opening line of -1 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hurricanes +100 | Orange -120

Spread: Hurricanes +1 (-110) | Orange -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 158.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Syracuse will win straight-up is 55%.

Miami Hurricanes

Miami's basketball team has experienced some setbacks this season after losing two key starters from last year's successful Final Four team. Despite their decent rankings on KenPom and Adjusted Offensive Efficiency, the team's recent performance has been lackluster, with three losses in their last four games, including a disappointing defeat to Louisville. Additionally, the Cardinals only had seven healthy players at the time. Although the team did manage to bounce back with a win against Virginia Tech, they suffered another loss to Florida State. In this particular game, Nigel Pack led the team in scoring with 19 points, while Wooga Poplar and Norchard Omier contributed 15 points each. Miami struggled in their shooting, making just 25% from beyond the arc and 58% from the free-throw line. On the defensive end, they struggled to contain Florida State's three-point shooting. Despite these setbacks, Miami's offensive prowess is apparent, with players like Omier and Poplar leading the charge. They average a respectable 83.2 points per game with impressive shooting percentages. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.9 points per game on 42.7% shooting. Overall, while Miami has faced challenges this season, they remain a strong offensive team. As a sports bettor, it is advisable to thoroughly research before selecting the best online sportsbooks. That hustle play from Wooga 😤 Watch: @accnetwork pic.twitter.com/jtZtfCa4cS

Syracuse Orange Analysis

Adrian Autry's first season as the head coach of the Syracuse Orange is still too early to fully evaluate, but the team has shown promise in bouncing back from earlier defeats. After suffering significant losses against Duke and North Carolina, the Orange managed to secure victories in subsequent games. On January 16th, they defeated Pitt on the road with a score of 69-58, showcasing their ability to recover from a previous humiliating defeat by the Tar Heels. During this game, J.J. Starling led the team with 17 points, while Judah Mintz contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, two steals, and five assists. The Orange shot 47% from the field and 59% from long range, limiting Pittsburgh to 35% from the field and 19% from beyond the arc. Mintz, in particular, has been instrumental to the team's success, averaging 18.4 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. Starling, a transfer from Notre Dame, adds 11.2 points and 2.4 assists per game. Syracuse faces challenges in rebounding, ranking 282nd in rebound margin, and in shooting accuracy, connecting on 44.6% of their shots and 32.8% of their three-point attempts. However, they have a strong defensive record, allowing opponents to shoot 42.2% from the field and 29.8% from beyond the arc. In terms of rankings, the Syracuse Orange are ranked 258th in power rankings, 148th for offense, and 190th for defense. They have an overall record of 12-5 (8-9 ATS). Miami has had difficulty in their past three matchups against Syracuse, going 0-3 (2-1 ATS). Offensively, the Orange have a field goal percentage of 44.57%, a free throw percentage of 74.14%, and a three-point percentage of 32.68%. They average 36.94 rebounds per game and have 13.65 offensive assists and 12.47 turnovers per game. Defensively, Syracuse allows opponents to shoot 42.22% from the field, has a free throw percentage against of 68.82%, and allows a three-point percentage of 29.78%. They average 39.00 defensive rebounds per game and have 13.65 defensive assists and 15.06 turnovers per game.

Syracuse Looks to Continue Domination at Home Against Underperforming Miami in Crucial ACC Matchup

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