The Miami Hurricanes (9-8, 1-4 ACC) will be at the Carrier Dome to clash against the Syracuse Orange (13-5, 4-1 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Syracuse Orange Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Orange were victorious over the Pittsburgh Panthers, 74-63, while the Hurricanes lost to the 13th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 85-76.
Syracuse played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.222 (below their season average of 0.283) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.486). For those same stats, Pittsburgh recorded marks of 0.123 and 0.423, respectively. Miami, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (13-18; 72.2 percent). Tyus Battle had a good outing for Syracuse, recording 22 points. Meanwhile, Miami received a boost from Chris Lykes, who had 20 points and six assists.
The Orange won the only game between these two teams last season, 62-55. Syracuse’s 0.529 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Miami, who had a rate of 0.398. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Syracuse does a solid job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 49th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.280), but Miami is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking fourth by allowing a FTA rate of 0.147).
Miami vs. Syracuse Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Miami ranks 99th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Syracuse ranks 266th in three pointers allowed per game (27.2).
- The Hurricanes rank 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Orange rank 94th (3.4).
- Miami ranks 135th in assists per game (13.5) while Syracuse ranks 175th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- The Orange rank 78th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Hurricanes rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- Syracuse ranks 36th in steals per game (8.0) while Miami ranks 112th (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
- The Hurricanes have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami has defeated opponents by an average of 5.5 points.
