Texas Longhorns vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
Looking to win big? The Longhorns and Orange face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Texas is the -10.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Syracuse. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.
TEXAS LONGHORNS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Syracuse Orange +10.5
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.
- Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Can the Longhorns Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
Texas Longhorns Recent Game
The Longhorns cruised to an 89-43 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Playing at home, Texas was a -43 favorite going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 132, falling short of the 141-point over/under line.
Texas led 33-23 at halftime but really turned it on in the 2nd half, scoring 56 points while holding the Delta Devils to just 20 points.
Texas put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 64.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 71.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 77.4% of their two-point attempts, while going 5-for-14 (35.7%) from beyond the arc.
The Longhorns also connected on 72.2% of their free throws, making 26 of 36 attempts. Tre Johnson and Arthur Kaluma each scored 18 points, with Johnson hitting 3-of-5 threes and Kaluma adding 7 rebounds and 2 assists.
Despite Texas giving up 43 free-throw attempts, their defense couldn’t stop the opposition from shooting 64% from the field, including 77% on two-point shots. The Longhorns also allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% success rate.
From the line, Texas’s opponent shot 72%, making 26 of 36 free throws. The Longhorns gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does Syracuse Stand a Chance at Home?
Syracuse Orange Recent Game/Games
Syracuse moved to 2-0 on the season with a 104-95 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. The Orange were -12.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 199, well over the O/U line of 151.5.
Syracuse trailed 38-31 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Penguins 42-35 to secure the win.
Syracuse put up 104 points in their last game, shooting 50.7% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 22 threes (22.7%).
J.J. Starling led the way with 38 points, shooting 60.9% overall and 28.6% from three. Eddie Lampkin Jr. was a force in the paint, going 8 for 10 from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds, along with 7 assists.
Syracuse’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 32 of 51 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 38 times, where they converted 25 free throws.