Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Carrier Dome Saturday as the Syracuse Orange look to beat the odds vs the Virginia Cavaliers in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Virginia Cavaliers were listed as -7-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Virginia Cavaliers vs Syracuse Orange Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Syracuse Orange sit at 15-7 (8-12 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Virginia Cavaliers are currently 21-1 (14-4-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Syracuse is 8-12 OU, and Virginia is 5-14 OU.
The Orange - Cavaliers odds would favor the Cavaliers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Syracuse is rated No. 101 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Virginia is at No. 6.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Virginia is ranked No. 237 in NCAA basketball at 32.55 per game. Contrast that with Syracuse's No. 21 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Syracuse is the No. 245-ranked team in the country at 5.68 per game, while Virginia rates No. 147 at 7.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Virginia earned a 74-64 victory over Louisville on Wednesday, getting 22 points from Kyle Guy at John Paul Jones Arena.
Syracuse got 19 points from Tyus Battle but lost anyway, 55-51, to Georgia Tech on Wednesday at Hank McCarmish Pavilion.
- Virginia is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia's last 6 games
- Virginia is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Syracuse is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Syracuse is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
- Syracuse is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Syracuse's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Virginia at Florida State, Wednesday, February 7th
Syracuse at Louisville, Monday, February 5th
