Syracuse Orange at Pittsburgh Panthers ATS Prediction 02/02/19

Posts AdminArticles, Basketball, College Basketball

It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the Syracuse Orange (15-6, 6-2 ACC) head to Pittsburgh to play the Panthers (12-9, 2-6 ACC). The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.

Syracuse Orange at Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Panthers lost to the Clemson Tigers, 82-69, while the Orange defeated the Boston College Eagles, 77-71.

Syracuse dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 17.0 (worse than their season average of 15.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.663 (above their season average of 0.494). For those same stats, Boston College put up marks of 20.3 and 0.567, respectively. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 19.9). Xavier Johnson fueled Pittsburgh with 30 points. Tyus Battle, meanwhile had a good game for Syracuse, putting up 31 points and six assists.

In their first matchup this season, Battle led the Orange to a 74-63 victory. He scored a game-high 22 points. Syracuse’s 0.222 free throw rate was their largest strength over Pittsburgh, who had a mark of 0.123.

This meeting figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the country’s top defenses clash. Pittsburgh ranks 43rd in defensive efficiency (95.2) and Syracuse is 46th (95.3).

Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Free Pick

Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Syracuse averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. Pittsburgh ranks 168th in blocks allowed per game (5.6).
  • The Orange average 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 39th in the country. The Panthers rank 151st in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • The Orange rank 88th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while the Panthers rank 225th (20.1).
  • Pittsburgh averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in the country. Syracuse ranks 197th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 8.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Pittsburgh has defeated opponents by an average of 6.1 points.
  • During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (7.2 above their season average).