Cent. Connecticut St. Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange prediction, odds and best bet for Nov. 5
Syracuse will beat Central Connecticut State, with a projected score of Syracuse 75, Central Connecticut State 56. The Orange's opening production from three scorers, including two players with double-doubles, gives them the stronger starting point for this matchup. Neither Syracuse -21.5 (-110) nor the total of 138.5 offers a convincing betting edge from these early results. The official recommendation is Pass.
Cent. Connecticut St. Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange prediction and best bet
Syracuse is the pick to win this November 5 men's college basketball matchup in the 2026-27 season. Its opener offered several contributors to build around, while Central Connecticut State must improve on a 56-point performance at Temple. That contrast favors the Orange, although it leaves considerable room for uncertainty about the margin.
The best betting decision is Pass. A likely Syracuse victory is easier to forecast than a cover at -21.5, and two opening games against different opponents are too small a sample to justify an Under wager. The projected result is an editorial judgment, with low confidence in the precise scoring and margin.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. local time in Syracuse.
Venue: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, New York.
Live stream: ACCNX.
Records: Cent. Connecticut St. Blue Devils 0-1; Syracuse Orange 1-0.
SportsJaw odds: Cent. Connecticut St. Blue Devils +21.5 (-110); Syracuse Orange -21.5 (-110). Moneyline: Cent. Connecticut St. Blue Devils +2,000; Syracuse Orange -6,500. Total: Over 137.5 (-115); Under 137.5 (-105).