The Virginia Tech Hokies will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Tuesday when they play host to the Syracuse Orange at Cassell Coliseum in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Syracuse Orange were listed as 3.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Syracuse Orange will look to cover the spread vs the Virginia Tech Hokies on Tuesday, as the Orange are 5-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Hokies are 6-5 ATS. Syracuse is 5-6 against the total, while Virginia Tech is 6-5 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 53-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies and the No. 88-rated Syracuse Orange in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Virginia Tech's No. 24 nationally ranked offense (83.33 points per game) against a Syracuse Orange defense that sits as the No. 53 at 65.75 PPG. The Virginia Tech Hokies have been averaging 48.76% from the field, more than the Orange have managed so far this season (45.92% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
John Gillon scored 20 points and helped out with 11 assists for Syracuse on Saturday, leading the Orange to a 77-66 victory over Pittsburgh at Carrier Dome.
The Hokies endured a 93-78 loss at the hands of the Seminoles on Saturday, despite a 22-point effort from Chris Clarke at Tucker Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Syracuse home to Boston College, Saturday, January 14th
Virginia Tech at Notre Dame, Saturday, January 14th