Expect a defensive battle when the Syracuse Orange (3-2) meet the 16th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) at Value City Arena. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Syracuse Orange vs. Ohio State Buckeyes ATS Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Buckeyes defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 89-62, while the Orange beat the Colgate Raiders 77-56.
Syracuse dominated every facet of the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 33.9) and a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 14.9). For those same stats, Colgate had marks of 17.6 and 22.4, respectively. Meanwhile, Ohio State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Cleveland State. The Buckeyes had a rate of 14.2 (better than their season average of 16.8), while the Vikings posted a mark of 20.9 (above their season average of 16.1). Ohio State received a boost from Kaleb Wesson, who put up 19 points and six rebounds. Bourama Sidibe had a solid performance for Syracuse, putting up 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Ohio State takes on the elite defense of Syracuse. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Buckeyes rank 43rd in offensive efficiency, while the Orange are 37th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Orange have been among the nation’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.9 percent). The Buckeyes, meanwhile, rank 60th at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.2 percent.
Syracuse Orange vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Ohio State ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Syracuse ranks 303rd (15.9).
- The Buckeyes rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Orange rank 123rd (3.2).
- Ohio State ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Syracuse ranks 118th (34.0).
- The Orange rank 48th in steals per game (7.3) while the Buckeyes rank 184th (6.0).
- Ohio State ranks 207th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7) while Syracuse ranks 301st (25.0).
