Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Prediction 11/27/19

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-0) challenge the Syracuse Orange (4-1) in the at Barclays Center. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Orange dismantled the Bucknell Bison 97-46, while the Cowboys beat the Western Michigan Broncos 70-63.

Oklahoma State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 27.3) and a free throw rate of 0.234 (above their season average of 0.223). Western Michigan had marks of 22.2 and 0.140, respectively, for those same stats. Syracuse, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.521) and a turnover percentage of 17.5 (worse than their season average of 15.4). For those same stats, Bucknell put up marks of 0.289 and 26.3, respectively. Syracuse’s Elijah Hughes played well, contributing 21 points, six rebounds and five assists. Yor Anei, meanwhile fueled Oklahoma State with 13 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Syracuse ranks 303rd in possessions per game (66.5) and Oklahoma State is 288th (67.1) dating back to last season.

Oklahoma State vs. Syracuse Odds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Syracuse averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. Oklahoma State ranks 272nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
  • The Cowboys average 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 178th in the country. The Orange rank 257th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
  • Oklahoma State averages 35.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 191st in the NCAA. Syracuse ranks 232nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
  • The Orange rank 27th in steals per game (8.1) while the Cowboys rank 185th (6.0).
  • Syracuse averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the country. Oklahoma State ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).