The Old Dominion Monarchs (7-3) travel to No. 25 Syracuse to play the Orange (7-2) in a game that has the potential to be low-scoring. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Syracuse Orange Free Prediction
The last time the Monarchs played, they blew out the Navy Midshipmen, 67-44. The Monarchs had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 18.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.196). Old Dominion was lifted by Ahmad Caver, who was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Orange easily got past the Eastern Washington Eagles in their last outing, 66-34. The Orange had a much better free throw rate (0.242 vs. 0.034) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 23.3). Oshae Brissett was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
B.J. Stith and Caver have played at a high level over the last five games for Old Dominion. Stith has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Caver has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
This contest figures to be low-scoring as two of the NCAA’s premier defenses clash. Syracuse ranks 37th in defensive efficiency (97.7) and Old Dominion is 10th (92.7) since the 2017-18 season. Moreover, the Monarchs have committed the 40th-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of the Orange has caused the 34th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 20.2 percent).
Old Dominion Monarchs at Syracuse Orange ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Old Dominion ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while Syracuse ranks 216th (15.8).
The Orange rank 25th in steals per game (7.2) while the Monarchs rank 192nd (6.9).
Old Dominion averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. Syracuse ranks 171st in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
The Monarchs average 20.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 124th in the NCAA. The Orange rank 261st in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
Old Dominion ranks second in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Syracuse ranks 60th (3.1).
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