Posted on
1/21/2008 5:39:34 PM
NCAA Basketball Wagering – Syracuse at Georgetown
By Eric Williams
The Georgetown Hoyas, (14-2 SU, 6-7 ATS, 5-8 O/U) shook off their first conference loss of the season, a resounding 69-60 loss at the hands of Pittsburgh, by thrashing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 84-65 on Saturday as future NBA lottery pick, 7-2 center Roy Hibbert, ‘exploded’ for 21 points.
The Syracuse Orange, (13-6 SU, 7-10 ATS, 6-11O/U) come into this contest having lost three of its last four Big East contests, including a dismal 81-71 loss to Villanova on Saturday.
The Hoyas are averaging 73.4 points per game on a solid 51.2 percent shooting mark from the field and have one of the nation’s best defenses, limiting its opponents to just 57.2 points per game on 35.6 percent shooting.
Syracuse averages a whopping 82.5 points per game on 50.5 percent shooting but also allows 75.0 points per contest on 41.6 percent shooting.
Here’s a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my Free NCAAB Betting Free Picks:
Key Orange Trends
The Orange are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games following a double-digit loss at home.
The Orange are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a ATS loss.
The Orange are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Key Hoyas Trends
The Hoyas are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400.
The Hoyas are 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 vs. Big East.
The Hoyas are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 4-0 in Orange last four overall.
The Over is 4-0 in Orange last four games following a double-digit loss at home.
The Under is 5-1 in Hoyas last six Monday games.
The Under is 5-1 in Hoyas last six vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
The Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Georgetown.
The Orange are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings.
Analysis: While the Hoyas are clearly the better team in this matchup and will unequivocally win outright – I think the Orange, should be able to cover the 12-point spread even against a spectacular defensive team like the Hoyas.
NCAAB Free Picks: Syracuse +12 Points
07:00 PM EST NCAAB Betting Odds
Syracuse +12 -110
Georgetown -12 -110
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