Syracuse vs Louisville Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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Louisville head coach Kenny Payne argues with a game official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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  • Syracuse (12-17) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Louisville (12-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Syracuse / Louisville TV channel: ACCN

The Syracuse Orange (12-17) visit KFC Yum! Center to take on the Louisville Cardinals (12-15) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Louisville, KY.

Syracuse is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Syracuse vs. Louisville Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Syracuse vs. Louisville Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Syracuse-4.5 -110O 156.5 -110-210
Louisville +4.5 -110U 156.5 -110+170

Syracuse vs Louisville Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Syracuse vs Louisville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisville will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+10.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+4.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+1.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the Spread in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+0.90 Units / 28% ROI)

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 10-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.8 Units / -31.87% ROI).

  • 17-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +10 Units / 12.81% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.75 Units / 2.44% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.35% ROI

Louisville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisville has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.45 Units / -14.45% ROI).

  • 8-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.05 Units / -7.99% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Over for -1.35 Units / -4.39% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -4.54% ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 40% (281/700) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Syracuse has averaged 42.0 points per game (965 points/23 games) in the second half this season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 39.6

Syracuse is shooting 30% from three (79/260) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse is shooting 33% from three (161/496) this season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.6 (259 assists/ 420 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Louisville has averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (473 turnovers/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 10.7

Louisville has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (326 assists/ 473 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Louisville has averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (773 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 11.1

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/16 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (350 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Syracuse has averaged 9.3 steals per game (215 steals/23 games) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Louisville Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (332/695) in the first half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 41%

Louisville has averaged 4.9 steals per game (271 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Louisville has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (776/1,648) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 42%

Louisville has allowed an average of 1.42 points per shot (1,771 points/1,249 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.26


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