Syracuse vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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  • Pittsburgh (8-7) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Syracuse (7-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Syracuse / Pittsburgh TV channel: ESPN

The Syracuse Orange (7-9) visit Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-7) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Syracuse+6.5 -105O 147.5 -110+240
Pittsburgh -6.5 -115U 147.5 -110-300

Syracuse vs Pittsburgh Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Syracuse vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Pittsburgh will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.75 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+6.95 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.75 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / -100% ROI

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / -100% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.45 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -100% ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 29% from three (51/174) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse has averaged 11.9 turnovers per game (358 turnovers/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 10.7

Syracuse is shooting 34% from three (55/164) in the second half this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Syracuse is shooting 49% (251/509) in the second half this season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 47%

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has attempted 868 threes at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has made 84 three-pointers in the second half this season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (233 assists/ 160 TOs) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Pittsburgh has made 246 three-pointers in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed 9.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.4

Syracuse has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (118/387) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Syracuse has averaged 8.2 steals per game (393 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Syracuse has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (201/527) in the first half this season — tied for best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 41%

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,378 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (103/367) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (103/367) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,267/3,042) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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