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Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY

Article updated Dec 21, 1:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this prediction for the Maryland vs. Syracuse basketball game in Brooklyn, New York, Maryland (9-2 SU, 6-5 ATS) is favored to win against Syracuse (5-5 SU, 4-5-1 ATS) with

Game outlook

In this prediction for the Maryland vs. Syracuse basketball game in Brooklyn, New York, Maryland (9-2 SU, 6-5 ATS) is favored to win against Syracuse (5-5 SU, 4-5-1 ATS) with a line of -13. These teams last met in 2017, with Syracuse winning 72-70 at home. The game is set to take place on Saturday afternoon at 12pmET at Barclays Center.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Terrapins -1,000 | Orange +650

Spread: Terrapins -13 (-110) | Orange +13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Maryland will win straight-up is 91%.

Maryland Terrapins

J.J. Starling, a key player for Syracuse, is currently out indefinitely with a broken hand, leading to recent losses for the team against tough competition. With Starling sidelined, freshman forward Donnie Freeman will need to step up in upcoming games. Syracuse has struggled defensively, giving up 80 points per game while shooting just 27.1% from three-point range. On the other hand, Maryland has shown strong offensive and defensive stats this season, ranking #20 in power rankings. To maximize profits, it is recommended to choose the Best NCAAB Handicappers for upcoming games.

Syracuse Orange Analysis

Syracuse and Maryland have contrasting strengths and weaknesses in their basketball programs. Maryland boasts a much stronger strength of schedule compared to Syracuse, with a higher ranking and a more challenging lineup of opponents. The Terps have shown their dominance in games against lesser opponents, as well as pulling off impressive wins against higher-ranked teams. On the other hand, Syracuse has struggled defensively, allowing high shooting percentages and struggling to contain their opponents. They have also faced challenges on offense, particularly in their three-point shooting. Despite these weaknesses, Syracuse has shown some promise in rebounding and assists. In their upcoming matchup, Maryland has the advantage in recent matchups against Syracuse, with a more positive winning record and performance. Ultimately, the differences in strengths and weaknesses between the two teams will likely play a significant role in determining the outcome of their game.

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Starling's Absence Leaves Syracuse Vulnerable Against Maryland's Frontcourt

Due to the absence of Starling, Syracuse may struggle to compete with Maryland, particularly in the frontcourt against the 6-10 Queen and the 6-10 Julian Reese. With a recent 24-point victory over Ohio State and strong performances against other opponents, Maryland poses a formidable challenge. In contrast, Syracuse's three-point shooting is lacking, especially on the road, where they have a low success rate of 21.4%. Meanwhile, Maryland excels at defending the three-point shot. Therefore, the upcoming matchup is likely to result in a significant victory for Maryland due to their strengths and Syracuse's weaknesses.

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SportsJaw Terrapins vs Orange archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Terrapins vs Orange matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Maryland Terrapins-795 → -1,200Moved
  • Moneyline · Syracuse Orange+538 → +750Moved
  • Spread · Maryland Terrapins-13 (-110) → -14 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Syracuse Orange+13 (-110) → +14 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over156.5 (-110) → 153 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under156.5 (-110) → 153 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Maryland Terrapins
12-21 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Syracuse Orange
15-17 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-21T06:30:18.448Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Maryland Terrapins defeated Syracuse Orange 87-60

Maryland Terrapins defeated Syracuse Orange 87-60 on December 21, 2024, a 27-point decision in the series. Maryland Terrapins' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 43-17. Against SportsJaw's recorded Maryland Terrapins -14 (-110) spread, Maryland Terrapins covered, while the 147 combined points finished under the recorded total of 153.

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