The No. 16 Syracuse Orange (1-0) clash with the Morehead State Eagles (1-1) at the Carrier Dome. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Morehead State Eagles at Syracuse Orange ATS Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were topped by the Connecticut Huskies, 80-70. Connecticut’s 15.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Morehead State, who had a mark of 19.9. Lamontray Harris was Morehead State’s high scorer with 16 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
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 game’s top scorer with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
Syracuse could have their way on defense as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Orange rank 10th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.457), while Morehead State is 259th in effective field goal percentage (0.495) since last season. Furthermore, the Eagles could control the offensive glass in this meeting as they rank 48th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.5 percent. The Orange, meanwhile, rank 254th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent).
Morehead State at Syracuse Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Syracuse ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.3) while Morehead State ranks 176th (3.0).
The Orange rank 68th in steals per game (7.1) while the Eagles rank 206th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Morehead State ranks 155th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while Syracuse ranks 293rd (17.7).
The Eagles rank 254th in assists per game (12.1) while the Orange rank 299th (10.7).
Syracuse ranks 73rd in rebounds per game (37.6) while Morehead State ranks 109th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8).
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