Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Picks & Predictions
The ACC Conference play will kick off on Saturday as the (4-3) Syracuse takes on the (4-5) Notre Dame. Last season, Syracuse defeated Notre Dame by three points at home.
Game outlook
The ACC Conference play will kick off on Saturday as the (4-3) Syracuse takes on the (4-5) Notre Dame. Last season, Syracuse defeated Notre Dame by three points at home. Syracuse is coming off a tough loss to #3 Tennessee, while Notre Dame suffered a loss to Georgia in their last game. The game is scheduled for 12:00 EST at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend and will be broadcasted on the CW Network. Notre Dame is currently the betting favorite at -5, with the line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Orange +190 | Fighting Irish -235
Spread: Orange +5 (-110) | Fighting Irish -5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Notre Dame will win straight-up is 70%.
Syracuse Orange
Syracuse Orange have had a predictable series of games in their non-conference schedule, winning as favorites and losing as underdogs. Key players include J.J. Starling and Chris Bell, with Starling currently out due to injury. Freshman Donnie Freeman and Eddie Lampkin Jr. have also made significant contributions. Syracuse is ranked 105th overall according to KenPom, with a fast-paced style of play. Offensively, they have been scoring an average of 81.00 points per game, while defensively they allow an average of 78.33 points. The team ranks 86th in offense and 321st in defense, with room for improvement in shooting percentages and defensive efficiency.