The No. 14 Buffalo Bulls (10-0) travel to Syracuse to take on the No. 25 Orange (7-3) in a matchup that pits great offense against stifling defense. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Buffalo Bulls vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Prediction
In the Bulls’ last contest, they beat the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 82-67. The Bulls had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 21.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.479 vs. 0.409). With 16 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Nick Perkins led Buffalo in scoring.
The Orange dismantled 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 top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
This showdown figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the nation’s best defenses clash. Syracuse currently ranks 49th in defensive efficiency (94.1) and Buffalo is 30th (92.5). Also, the Bulls rank 19th in turnover percentage (15.7 percent), while the Orange rank 31st in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.1 percent).
After the Orange won the only contest against the Bulls last season, 81-74, these teams will meet for the first time this year. Syracuse did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-29; 82.8 percent). Buffalo, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 18.8).
Buffalo Bulls at Syracuse Orange Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Buffalo averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 40th in the country. Syracuse ranks 158th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
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The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 17.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
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