Le Moyne Dolphins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dolphins and Orange. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it’s hosted by the Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Syracuse is favored by -22 against Le Moyne in a non-conference matchup.
LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Le Moyne Dolphins +22
This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.
WHY BET THE LE MOYNE DOLPHINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Orange.
- Even though we have Syracuse winning straight-up, we like Le Moyne at +22.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Le Moyne?
Le Moyne Dolphins Records
Le Moyne finished last season with a 12-17 overall record, going 10-8 in Northeast Conference play. At home, they were 7-3, with a +10.3 average scoring margin. On the road, they struggled, posting a 5-14 record and a -7.7 average margin.
Against the spread, the Dolphins were 16-12, including a 10-8 mark on the road. As favorites, they went 7-2 straight-up and 6-3 ATS. Their average over/under line was 144.1 points, and they had a 13-16 O/U record, with their games averaging 141.4 points.
Le Moyne Dolphins Offense Stats
Last season, Le Moyne averaged 72.4 points per game, ranking 256th in possessions per game with 64. They shot 43% from the field, placing 309th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 198th. The Dolphins were 17th in three-pointers made per game (9.8) and 14th in attempts (28.4), shooting 34% from beyond the arc, which ranked 194th. They struggled at the free-throw line, making 11.2 per game, ranking 332nd.
Le Moyne Dolphins Top Returning Offensive Players
Le Moyne returns two key guards: Darrick Jones Jr. and Robby Carmody. Jones Jr. averaged 8.5 points, 1 assist, and 2.8 rebounds in 28 games last season, while Carmody contributed 7.5 points, 0.7 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 29 games.
Le Moyne allowed 70.2 points per game last season, ranking 115th in the nation. Opponents shot 30.6% from three-point range against them, placing the Dolphins 119th in three-point defense. They also limited teams to 14.9 free throws per game, ranking 41st in that category.
Le Moyne averaged 8 steals per game, ranking 50th in the country, while they were 204th in blocked shots, with 3.2 per game.
Will the Orange Find a Way to Win at Home?
Syracuse Orange Records
Syracuse finished last season with a 20-12 record, going 11-10 in ACC play. At home, they were 15-4, with a +4.8 average scoring margin, but they struggled on the road, finishing 5-8 with a -5.3 margin.
Against the spread, the Orange were 13-19, and they were 9-10 when favored. As underdogs, they went 4-9 straight-up. Their games averaged 151.9 points, and their over/under record was 18-14, with an average line of 151 points.
Syracuse averaged 76.3 points per game last season, ranking 42nd in possessions per game with 69.8. They shot 46% from the field, placing 104th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 171st. The Orange made 6.8 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, and attempted 20.4 threes per game, ranking 249th in attempts.
Forward Jyare Davis, who averaged 17.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game last season, returns as Syracuse’s top scorer. Guard Lucas Taylor also returns after averaging 14.5 points per game last year.
Last season, Syracuse struggled defensively, allowing 75.6 points per game, which ranked 262nd in the nation. Opponents shot 35.4% from beyond the arc against them, placing Syracuse 399th in 3-point percentage defense. However, they were disciplined in avoiding fouls, allowing just 15.8 free throws per game, ranking 63rd nationally.
Despite their struggles, Syracuse was one of the top teams in steals, averaging 9.1 per game, which ranked 13th in the country. They also averaged 4 blocked shots per game, ranking 93rd nationally.