It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Syracuse Orange (13-5, 4-1 ACC) welcome the Miami Hurricanes (9-8, 1-4 ACC) to the Carrier Dome. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Syracuse Orange Betting Prediction
The last time the Hurricanes played, they were topped by the No. 13 North Carolina Tar Heels, 85-76. North Carolina won the rebounding battle. The Tar Heels had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. six), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 17) and total rebounds (38 vs. 23). Chris Lykes led Miami in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Orange defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers in their last matchup, 74-63. The Orange had a better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.123) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.486). Tyus Battle was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
After the Orange won the sole contest against the Hurricanes last season, 62-55, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Syracuse had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.529 vs. 0.398). Miami, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 16.4).
A focal point for the Syracuse offense is getting to the free throw line. The Orange rank 49th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.280), but Miami is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking fourth by yielding a FTA rate of 0.147).
Miami Hurricanes vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Miami ranks 99th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Syracuse ranks 266th in three pointers allowed per game (27.2).
The Orange rank 78th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Hurricanes rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
Syracuse ranks 36th in steals per game (8.0) while Miami ranks 112th (6.4).
The Hurricanes rank 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Orange rank 94th (3.4).
Miami ranks 135th in assists per game (13.5) while Syracuse ranks 175th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
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The Hurricanes have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami has defeated opponents by an average of 5.5 points.
During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
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