The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-4, 0-2 ACC) will be at the Carrier Dome to go head-to-head against the Syracuse Orange (8-5, 1-1 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Syracuse Orange Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Orange defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles 71-57, while the Fighting Irish dismantled the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 82-56.
The Fighting Irish had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.572 (above their season average of 0.492), while the Bulldogs had a free throw rate of 0.039 (below their season average of 0.177). The Orange, meanwhile, knocked down 14 of their 18 free throws (77.8 percent) and held the Purple Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.368 (below their season average of 0.493). Syracuse’s Bourama Sidibe played well, putting up 10 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. John Mooney fueled Notre Dame with 16 points and 18 rebounds.
The Orange won the only game between these two teams last year, 72-62. Syracuse’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Orange had 15 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Fighting Irish had 10 and 36, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Syracuse should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Orange rank 70th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457), while Notre Dame is 185th in effective field goal percentage (0.499).
Notre Dame at Syracuse Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while Syracuse ranks 254th in three pointers allowed per game (28.5).
- The Fighting Irish rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Orange rank 116th (6.8).
- Syracuse ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Notre Dame ranks 64th (3.0).
- The Fighting Irish rank third in assists per game (18.2) while the Orange rank 218th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- Notre Dame averages 40.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. Syracuse ranks 170th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Orange’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 8.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Fighting Irish have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
