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Pittsburgh Favored to Win by 7.5 Points Against Syracuse in Empire State Showdown

In this upcoming basketball matchup between Pitt and Syracuse in the Empire State, Pitt is favored to win by 7.5 points based on recent performance. Pitt is coming off a close loss to Clemson, while Syracuse was defeated by Clemson but covered the spread as underdogs. Syracuse has historically performed well against Pitt, with a 75-50 advantage in the all-time series. The betting line has not moved since opening at -7.5 in favor of Pittsburgh.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers -323 | Orange +258
• Spread: Panthers -7.5 (-110) | Orange +7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 76%.

Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Stats

Pittsburgh Panthers

Pittsburgh suffered a tough overtime loss to Clemson in their previous game, dropping their overall record to 12-6 with a 3-4 mark in conference play. The Panthers showed resilience by coming back from a 14-point deficit in the second half to force overtime, but ultimately fell short. Ishmael Leggett led the team with 18 points in the loss. Offensively, Pitt averages 80.4 points per game, ranking 58th in the nation in scoring offense. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.8 points per game, placing them 164th in the country. Ishmael Leggett, Jaland Lowe, and Cameron Corhen are key contributors on offense, while players like Guillermo Diaz Graham and Zack Austin need to step up for the team to succeed. Pitt is shooting 47.3% from the field as a team and excels at the free-throw line, converting 79.1% of their chances. In terms of power rankings, Pittsburgh is ranked 59th in offense, 165th in defense, and has a record of 12-6 this season. The Panthers also have strong statistics in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting. Defensively, they need to improve in areas such as three-point percentage and defensive rebounds.

Syracuse Orange Analysis

Syracuse suffered a loss to Clemson, dropping their overall record to 9-10 and their ACC record to 3-5 this season. Despite shooting well from the field and three-point range, they struggled defensively, allowing Clemson to score at a higher percentage. J.J. Starling led the team with 25 points in the loss. The Orange are averaging 74.9 points per game this season, but their defense ranks 324th in scoring defense. Starling is the leading scorer with 19 points per game, supported by Donnie Freeman and Eddie Lampkin Jr. The team is shooting 45.6% from the field and 30.9% from beyond the arc. Freeman is currently sidelined with a foot injury. Syracuse has a power ranking of 267 and ranks 178th in offense and 316th in defense. They have a 10-9 ATS record and have recently faced Pittsburgh in their last three matchups.

Injury-plagued Syracuse faces struggling Pitt in challenging matchup

One team has faced ongoing challenges due to injuries throughout the season, while the other is working to overcome a recent rough patch. Syracuse suffered a setback when Starling was sidelined with a broken hand, impacting their performance early on. The loss of Freeman to injury has further complicated matters for the team. Struggling defensively, the Orange may face difficulties against Pitt. Despite a strong start, the Panthers have experienced four consecutive losses, diminishing their initial success. Head coach Jeff Capel possesses the capabilities to lead the team towards improvement. With key players Leggett and Lowe leading the way, Pitt is poised to secure a win on the road in this upcoming matchup.

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