Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Syracuse Orange Free Prediction 12/18/19

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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (5-6) will travel to the Carrier Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange (5-5). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Syracuse Orange Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Orange fell to the Georgetown Hoyas, 89-79, while the Golden Grizzlies got blown out by the 16th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 72-49.

Oakland had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 18.8) while Syracuse was lights out from beyond the arc (14-32; 43.8 percent). Syracuse was led by Elijah Hughes, who recorded 21 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Xavier Hill-Mais played well for Oakland, recording 10 points and seven rebounds.

Syracuse appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Orange rank 72nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457), while Oakland is 313th in effective field goal percentage (0.463).

Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Syracuse Orange Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Oakland, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Syracuse ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Oakland ranks 265th in three pointers allowed per game (29.6).
  • The Orange rank 60th in steals per game (7.7) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 151st in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • Syracuse allows the 17th-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while Oakland ranks 28th (2.5).
  • The Orange rank 15th in assists per game (17.0) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 197th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
  • Oakland averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 63rd in the country. Syracuse ranks 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Orange have been outscored by an average of 5.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Syracuse has defeated opponents by an average of 6.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Golden Grizzlies have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (3.9 above their season average).