Georgetown Hoyas vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

The Hoyas and Orange are set to face off at 2:30 ET on ACCN. The Orange will host the game at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151 points, and Syracuse is favored by -1.5 at home against Georgetown.

GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Syracuse Orange -1.5

This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 2:30 ET on Saturday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Orange.
• Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will Georgetown Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Georgetown’s season record dropped to 7-2 after a 73-60 loss to West Virginia on Friday. The Hoyas were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which was under the O/U line of 143.

Georgetown led 30-28 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 45. Their inability to maintain their first-half momentum was a key factor in the loss.

Georgetown struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.

Javon Small led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep and shooting 56.2% overall. Tucker DeVries added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 6 threes, while Jayden Epps contributed 17 points despite shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.

Georgetown’s defense gave up 73 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they were hit for 54% shooting, with the other team making 17 of 31 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Georgetown’s opponent shot 34%, connecting on 9 of 26 tries. The Hoyas also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 12 for 92%. Georgetown allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Can Syracuse Lock in a Home Win?

Syracuse improved to 5-4 on the season with a 102-85 win over Albany on Tuesday. The Orange, who were -12 favorites, covered the spread at home.

After leading 47-34 at halftime, Syracuse scored 55 points in the 2nd half, but also allowed 51 points. The game’s total points of 187 went over the pre-game line of 156.5.

Syracuse’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points while shooting 63.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, thanks in part to their 70.8% shooting on two-point attempts. The Orange also connected on 40% of their three-point shots, going 6-for-15 from beyond the arc.

Donnie Freeman led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and shooting 76.9% overall. Jaquan Carlos dished out 12 assists, and Syracuse finished with 23 assists as a team. At the free-throw line, they shot 88.9%, making 16 of 18 attempts.

Syracuse’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 63% shooting. They allowed 34 two-point field goals on 48 attempts, a 70% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Syracuse’s opponent shot 40%, hitting 6 of 15 threes. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 88% rate.