Offense meets defense when the No. 16 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) welcome the Syracuse Orange (3-2) to Value City Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Syracuse Orange vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Prediction
The Orange will be hoping for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Colgate Raiders in their last game, 77-56. The Orange had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 33.9), while the Raiders had a turnover percentage of 22.4 (above their season average of 14.6). Bourama Sidibe had a good outing for Syracuse, finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Buckeyes’ previous game, they easily got past the Cleveland State Vikings, 89-62. Ohio State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Cleveland State. The Buckeyes had a rate of 14.2 (better than their season average of 16.8), while the Vikings posted a mark of 20.9 (above their season average of 16.1). Kaleb Wesson was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Ohio State takes on the elite defense of Syracuse. Since the 2017-18 season, the Buckeyes rank 43rd in offensive efficiency, while the Orange are 37th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Orange, who rank 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.9 percent), will clash against the Buckeyes, who rank 60th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.2 percent).
Syracuse vs. Ohio State Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Ohio State ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Syracuse ranks 303rd (15.9).
The Orange rank 48th in steals per game (7.3) while the Buckeyes rank 184th (6.0).
Ohio State ranks 207th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7) while Syracuse ranks 301st (25.0).
The Buckeyes rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Orange rank 123rd (3.2).
Ohio State ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Syracuse ranks 118th (34.0).
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