The Syracuse Orange (6-2) look to extend their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Georgetown Hoyas (7-1) at Carrier Dome. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018, and will air on ESPN.
Georgetown Hoyas at Syracuse Orange Free Prediction
The last time the Hoyas played, they topped the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 68-53. The Hoyas had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.079) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.529 vs. 0.381). Georgetown was lifted by Josh LeBlanc, who recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Orange had no trouble getting past the Eastern Washington Eagles in their last contest, 66-34. The Orange had a much better free throw rate (0.242 vs. 0.034) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 23.3). Oshae Brissett was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Syracuse should have a substantial advantage. Since last season, the Orange defense ranks 32nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462), while the Georgetown offense ranks 139th in effective field goal percentage (0.522). This contest should be a showdown of opposite tempos. The aggressively-paced Hoyas rank 47th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Orange rank 346th.
The Orange won the sole game against the Hoyas last season, 86-79. The Orange had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.4 vs. 26.5) and had a better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 18.6).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgetown ranks 14th in assists per game (17.3) while Syracuse ranks 268th (11.0).
The Orange average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. The Hoyas rank 242nd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Syracuse averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the NCAA. Georgetown ranks 158th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
The Hoyas rank 218th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Orange rank 272nd (18.5).
Georgetown ranks 52nd in rebounds per game (38.4) while Syracuse ranks 89th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6).
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