The Penn State Nittany Lions (5-1) go head-to-head against the Syracuse Orange (4-2) in the at Barclays Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Orange were beaten by the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 86-72, while the Nittany Lions lost a winnable game to the Ole Miss Rebels, 74-72.
Penn State did a great job of making free throws (15-18; 83.3 percent) while Syracuse forced Oklahoma State into a turnover percentage of 22.9 (above their season average of 15.0). Syracuse’s Elijah Hughes led the way, recording 28 points. Mike Watkins, meanwhile fueled Penn State with 18 points, 12 rebounds and eight blocks.
Syracuse could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they go head-to-head against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Orange rank 46th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while Penn State is 288th in effective field goal percentage (0.484) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Penn State vs. Syracuse Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Penn State ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Syracuse ranks 310th (26.6).
- The Nittany Lions rank 81st in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Orange rank 240th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Syracuse blocks 4.8 opponent shots per game, which ranks 21st in the country. Penn State ranks 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Nittany Lions rank 83rd in assists allowed per game (12.0) while the Orange rank 266th (14.7).
- Penn State ranks 26th in steals per game (8.1) while Syracuse ranks 197th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
