Syracuse and Pittsburgh Seek First ACC Win in Saturday Clash at 'The Dome'
Saturday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Panthers (9-3, 0-1 ACC) and the Syracuse Orange (9-3, 0-1 ACC) will face off in Syracuse, NY in a matchup where both teams will be
Game outlook
Saturday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Panthers (9-3, 0-1 ACC) and the Syracuse Orange (9-3, 0-1 ACC) will face off in Syracuse, NY in a matchup where both teams will be searching for their first ACC victory. The Panthers enter off a home win over Purdue Fort Wayne, while Syracuse is coming off a home win over Niagara, but suffered a blowout loss in their ACC opener to Virginia. Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse in both matchups last season. The game will be broadcast at noon EST on the CW Network. Pittsburgh is the opening (-1.5) and current (-1.5) betting favorite.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers +102 | Orange -123
Spread: Panthers +1.5 (-110) | Orange -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 50%.
Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh Panthers basketball has regained momentum since their conference opener loss to Clemson, having won four straight. Led by senior forward Blake Hinson's 20.3 PPG and 5.1 RPG, they've also brought in quality play from Ishmael Leggett's 13.9 PPG and 6.3 RPG to freshman Carlton Carrington's 13.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and a team-high 5.3 APG. With a KenPom power ranking of 11, they rank 58 in offense, 30 in defense, and 193 in tempo. Pittsburgh averages 81.08 points and allows 63.42 points per game while hitting 44.93% field goals, 68.42% of free throws, and 34.62% of three pointers, while also averaging 42.42 rebounds and 15.83 offensive assists per game. Defensively, they allow 39.02% of field goals and 74.09% of free throws while allowing 25.78% of three pointers and averaging 32.33 defensive rebounds with 11.58 defensive assists per game. Their record is currently 9-3 (7-4-1 ATS).