Oregon Ducks vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23

Betting on today’s Ducks and Orange game? Catch the action at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on CBSS. In this non-conference matchup, the Ducks are the betting favorite against the Orange. The over/under for the game is 147 points.

OREGON DUCKS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Syracuse Orange +4

This game will be played at Sanford Pentagon at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-65 in favor of the Orange.
• Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances on the Road

After nine games, Oregon will face Syracuse with a record of 7-2. In their previous three games, including last year, Oregon is 1-2 on the road. Against the spread, Oregon has a record of 4-2 thus far this season. In their previous five games, the team has gone 4-0 ATS.

In nine games, Oregon comes in with an over/under mark of 4-2-0, with their games averaging 154.7 points per game. The Ducks’ last five games have finished with a combined 155 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.

Oregon’s offense had a good outing, putting up 86 points against Michigan. They achieved a 50.7% field goal percentage and went 8/12 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Ducks was Brennan Rigsby with 19 points, while Jackson Shelstad also added 14 to the scoreboard.

The Ducks’ defense is presently ranked 127th nationally, allowing an average of 69.7 points per contest. Against Michigan in their most recent game, the Oregon defense gave up a total of 83 points while allowing Michigan to hit 50% of their shots.

Are Syracuse Ready for a Home Win?

Syracuse currently holds a 7-3 record after defeating Georgetown 80-68 in their previous game. In away games, the Orange have a 2-2 record, while they are 4-1 at home. As of now, Syracuse stands at 3-6 ATS going into their game against Oregon. Over their last five games, the team has a 4-1 ATS record.

Looking at their over/under performance through 10 games, Syracuse has an over/under record of 4-5-0, with their games averaging 147.7 points per game on average. In their most recent three games, the Orange’s over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 148 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Syracuse offense ended with 80 points against Georgetown. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 53.7% and made 5 threes. On the offensive front, the Orange have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 233rd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 241st in terms of percentage and 220th in three-pointers made.

Syracuse’s defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.1 points per game. In today’s game, the Syracuse defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 68 points.